Towed mine backwards because it would scrape the nose if loaded opposite, and I didn't have enough ramp material to load it front to back properly without scraping. The tie down method through the wheels is one of the two described in the owners manual. The major hazard with it loaded backwards is damage to the windshield as it's not designed to have the wind force applied in the opposite direction so you will have lower it completely and keep your speed down. My snowmobiling friends gave me the heads up on that one, seems it happens to them often as they shoehorn several on a trailer. With multiple bikes, one will usually be reversed or sideways. My trailer is a 18' car hauler and it was centered left to right so there is room for 2 in a staggered arrangement. The major hazard I had was from people driving along side the trailer pointing and taking pictures. Good luck and drive safe!.