Sometimes, using the correct 10 to 15 percent tongue weight results in a stupid-looking stance of the tow vehicle, its rear end forced down by the trailer's weight and the headlights pointing skyward. Not only does it look dumb, it is. The dynamics of the tow vehicle are thrown off, negatively impacting steering, stopping, and handling overall. If the trailer is then tilted forward as a result, its handling and braking could also be compromised, making a bad scenario worse. Add to that the now-misaligned headlights, potentially overloaded rear tires (and perhaps also the rear axle), and numerous other drawbacks, and it should be obvious that unless you make a living photographing crashes along the highways, you better stay clear of such tail-dragging rigs going down the road.
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