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Old 11-13-2007, 03:11 PM   #87
REDNAX
Aluminum Vintage Kin
Profile:  Corpus Christi , Texas
Posts: 458

Quote:
Originally Posted by SRW
Nick:

Thanks for you analysis. It is quite impressive.

I have a new 28 ft. and use a Hensley Arrow Hitch, and have been wondering how this mechanical contraption (a parallelogram with pinned connections at the corners) functions as a antisway device. It uses tension bars for load leveling.

How do you feel about applying your spreadsheet calculator to an Arrow Hitch?

Some of what you may be looking for is here:

visited CAT scales - the numbers are in...

I'm working my way through my non-A/S all-aluminum trailer with the help of others here (great help!)

By the way, SRW, I was wondering if there were a good lunch spot (table service) in your hometown where I can park this 61' rig. I don't often run I-35 through Georgetown, but occasionally do between Dallas and Corpus Christi.

Thanks
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2004 2WD Dodge CTD Ram 2500 longbed 6-spd/3.73; Leer topper; 7,400#; 138,000 miles.
19 city/22 mpg solo (63 mph/1800 rpm)
1983 Silver Streak 3411 Supreme; 7,320# w/ Hensley Arrow (TW: 980#/13%)
http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverst...1983/19831.php
Rig is 15,700#; 15 mpg at 63 mph
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