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Rented a trailer and got the Ferret trailered up, I think backing in would have been a bit better but the tolerances were so tight on the trailer, literally I had an inch either side that I had to go forward to get it right. Had to cross the front chains because the run was too short for the...

m1010plowboy thanks for all the feedback you've given some great practical advice and it really helped a lot. I appreciate it.

Was the basic issue here the wrong trailer for the load? I dont think he could have shifted the load much further forward. 40% load is on the tongue? I thought it was 10-15% of total weight should be on the tongue? I think my hitch tongue rating is only something like 1k or 1.5k

Without a scale how do I figure out if I have propper tongue weight?

That manual said you should cross chains if the chain run was too short for the binder you are using. It will be possible that my chain runs would only be 3-4 feet and the binder takes up 2.5-3 of those, is that too short? What is the advantage of longer runs?

Thanks m1010plowboy, This PDF talks about crossing or not crossing for truck movement on page 9 (default is not crossed but explains when crossing should be used) and general trailer loads on page 83 http://www2.tea.army.mil/pubs/nr/deploy/fgpamphlets/Pam_55-20_45.pdf

Interesting. I was googling it and found this army doc on cross vs not crossed: http://www2.tea.army.mil/pubs/nr/deploy/transinstruction/Near-vs-Crossed.pdf Which they indicate from a force perspective, not crossed is better. But it doesnt address the sway component. I'll have to experiment a...

Chains as far as safety chains, yes. As far as tie downs, no. Why should the tie downs be crossed (if that is what you meant)?

Im about to tow a Ferret with a properly rated hitch, with a properly rated flatbed (with electric brakes) and a F-350 that is rated for the load (GCWR). I'll be using 3/8" chain and binders rated for 9200 lbs on 4 attachment points. This is my first time towing anything this heavy. Outside...