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Though most people here forget these trailers where meant to be towed by larger vehicles then our civilian rigs. Unless your towing it with a 3500 series 1 ton Chev, Ford, or Dodge. So if it applies the brakes a bit, the tow vehicle doesn't care much. Just be honest for a moment. A 1.25 ton...

Your probably right. Though usually it worked just fine. It was that one time going down that steep grade and the trailer was tongue heavy.

If it was loaded and it still had that degree of angle then yes it could. In his case once the trailer is loaded it will level right out. I was on the highway going downhill (pretty steep grade) when that stupid trailer decided to apply the brakes ! It caused the trailer to start to "whip" me...

Quickfarms is correct about "surge brake" trailers needing the trailer level. It can cause brake issues but usually only on loaded trailers. I would "guesstamate" your average weight you will be hauling and set your hitch and suspension to be level at that weight. I had a surge brake trailer go...