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Be careful when loading the trailer of where the weight is located. Although you may be within the weight limitations of the truck/trailer, packing the heavy items too close to the front will cause increased tongue weight, pushing down the back of the tow vehicle. Likewise, placing heavy items too far to the rear will cause the tongue to be light, lifting the rear of the vehicle, and making the trailer more likely to slip off of the ball. Also, if it is uncoupled while loaded, the tongue will have a tendency to lift up. Plan to load the heaviest items over or just ahead of the axle, in order to prevent this problem.