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The longer tongue will make it easier to control while backing. Another characteristic of most of the small utility trailers is that they are stiffly sprung and can be rough riding if not heavily loaded. You don't want to carry anything light and fragile in them and you'll want to tie things down so they don't bounce/blow out. They make specialty trailers with lighter, load-specific springs for carrying canoes, bicycles and such.