Sometimes, using the correct 10 to 15 percent tongue weight results in a stupid-looking stance of the tow vehicle, its rear end forced down by the trailer's weight and the headlights pointing skyward.

Tongue weight is the amount of weight a trailer puts on the towing vehicle’s trailer ball. The tongue is the part of the trailer that sticks out ahead of the cargo area; it’s typically two rails that ...

Many pickup truck manufacturers recommend using a weight-distribution hitch when towing over a certain trailer weight. Half-ton trucks like the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 typically recommend a ...