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    Quote Originally Posted by PeterSv View Post
    The boat sits OK . I am thinking it is a combination of a heavier tow ball weight , carrying over a 100kgs in the rear and possibly the boat weight on top. in the photo the front storage compartments were also loaded up with gear , 3 deep cycle batteries , 2 full 10kg gas bottles and 2 full jerry cans. I am thinking weight redistribution maybe the key.
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    Yep... sounds like waay too much weight up front.

    FWIW I operate on 5 to 7% trailer weight as ideal tow ball weight and ex-factory with the boot loaded and the tanks full my XT12 was closer to 15%.

    The 10% ball weight "rule" oft quoted is american orientated with the massive trailers, tow vehicles and high speeds they do over there.

    Euro/Pommy is more relevant to our speeds and vehicles IMHO and they work on more like 5%.

    Interesting article here for anyone interested in real world testing etc.
    https://www.outbacktravelaustralia.c...iler-stability
    Last edited by the evil twin; 12th December 2019 at 05:11 PM.
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