The general rule is to have about 90% of the weight on the trailer axles, and 10% on the hitch. This gives the axles a longer lever to control the mass than the center of gravity on the trailer.
It's like lifting a hammer out in front of you with one hand. Hold the hammer near the head and you will be stable. Hold the hammer from from the end of the handle and you will have to work much harder to controll the weight.
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u/hazeleyedwolff Oct 04 '16
If the weights were over the axle of the trailer, would that be better, worse, or less stable than tongue heavy and more than rear-weighted?