Do you load forwards or backwards?

Not enough tongue weight or too much tongue weight will cause a trailer to sway.
Excessive tongue weight can reduce the weight on the front wheels of the tow vehicle. A hitch setup with weight distribution can be used to deal with excessive tongue weight.
Correct tire pressure on both the tow vehicle and trailer is important.
If the trailer is dual axle, it is important to setup the trailer hitch height to keep the trailer in a level forward/aft attitude. This will keep the load balanced between the axles and reduce swaying tendencies at higher speeds.
 
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Tongue weight should be approximately 10% to 15% of the total weight of the trailer.Generally, more is better, but much more than 15% may actually increase the likelihood of sway, especially if the tongue weight approaches or exceeds the tongue weight rating of the tow vehicle.
 
I picked up my Z master today and loaded it backwards onto the trailer. Barely squeezed in with the trailer I was using. Put a lot of tongue weight on the truck. Made it home fine with no swaying. 6x12 dual axle though so most of the weight was on the axles
 
Zero turn goes in forwards to keep the tongue weight down. Tractor goes in the same way, but for no particular reason other than the tie downs don't need to be re-adjusted. Having a ramp door means I have more than enough room for error. ( 6 ft wide trailer , 48 inch wide deck).
 
What size is the Tow Ball ? That has the towing rating usually stamped into the head. From the Factory, you aren't gonna get an oversized tow ball. It will match your tow package (It should, I better say).
 
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