Correct attitude for two axle trailer

/ Correct attitude for two axle trailer #1  

ericm979

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Branson 3725H Deere 5105
Should the trailer be level when loaded? Tilted up slightly in the front? Or tilted down slightly in the front? I've been aiming for level to slightly up in the front.

The trailer's a 20' full tilt PJ TH20.
 
/ Correct attitude for two axle trailer #3  
It should be pretty close to level to load the axels as equal as possible.
 
/ Correct attitude for two axle trailer #4  
I prefer level.
 
/ Correct attitude for two axle trailer #5  
I think the correct attitude for any trailer is:

"...I'm ready to go, just load me up...!"

(Sorry, it's snowing out and I'm bored!)
 
/ Correct attitude for two axle trailer #6  
Level.

If it's pointed up or down, when you slam on the brakes it will push the back end up or down depending on the level of the trailer. That will mess with you steering & brakes. It's not like it will crash you if it's an inch off. But it will make things more squirrelly, especially when you are already panic breaking.
 

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