Where should the heaviest items be placed in a trailer for stability?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Low down and close to the axle
- Step 1: Stability depends on weight distribution. Step 2. Heavy items go low and near the axle. Answer: Low down and close to the axle. Why not the others: High up at the rear of the trailer body: this raises the centre of gravity and causes sway. At the very back, far behind the axle: this lifts the tow ball and makes the trailer unstable. Anywhere: poor placement is a common cause of snaking.
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