Fishtailing is caused by the center of gravity not being forward of the axle.
tongue weight should be enough to make sure you do not fishtail, and be less than the limit of the hitch.
my old hitch had a 200# limit, and that is very uncomfortable to lift, so I use what is comfortable to lift at the hitch end, 75 to 100#.


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