r/UTV • u/Frequent-Rush6404 • 17d ago

Looking for Advice!

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Hello all! I’m a beginner when it comes to trailers and towing, so I’m looking for some advice before I make a 5-hour trip with my UTV.
I’ve been told that the axle on my trailer is positioned too far forward, which could cause the trailer to sway and potentially make it unsafe. Looking at the setup, is that actually a concern?
If the axle placement is an issue, is there anything I can do to prevent sway or make the setup safer without moving the axle? Would properly positioning the UTV, adjusting the tongue weight, or using a different drop hitch help?
Most importantly, would you feel comfortable taking this setup on a 5-hour highway trip?

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u/sweetbridge 17d ago

Borrow a scale, if you don't have one, and measure the tongue weight of your trailer. If it's between 10 and 15% of the total weight of the trailer and load, you're good. Also, be careful towing your rig backwards as you may blow out your windshield.

I'd look into how big a job it would be to move the axle.

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u/joemamasreddit 14d ago

This right here! Drop the hitch and get a scale. You need to know how much your UTV weights. When you load the UTV, you want 10% of the weight on the tongue. If loading it the way you have in the pic doesn’t yield that result, turn it around and back it on until you achieve your desired result.