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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-22-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 68,104
Posted By Msmoto
Links?

Probably each individual trailer has different settings as we all load differently, and use other setting variables. But, what I have found is most important is to have the trailer as level as...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-22-2015, 12:44 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 68,104
Posted By Msmoto
I currently have four links loose, and have found...

I currently have four links loose, and have found if I go with five, other adjustments necessary to get the trailer level, that indeed, handling is not as good.

It is worth it to play around with...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-21-2015, 08:23 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 68,104
Posted By Msmoto
@slowmover I agree, these weights were from...

@slowmover

I agree, these weights were from the State of Louisiana scales....

My guess is that I am transferring about 600 pounds through my Reese Dual Cam Weight Distribution hitch on to the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-21-2015, 02:24 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 68,104
Posted By Msmoto
Someone may want to interpret these weights,...

Someone may want to interpret these weights, truck carries an extra 475 lbs of fuel in its bed. Also, lots of "gear" on board, trailer full water load, supplies for three weeks, but here are the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-09-2015, 05:38 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 68,104
Posted By Msmoto
Weight distribution bias

Slowmover suggested the drive axle should have preference if there is a difference in weight between the front and rear on the TV. Fully agree...if a front wheel drive vehicle is one's TV, clearly...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-08-2015, 06:27 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 68,104
Posted By Msmoto
Axle loads note

Hello, I think along with the hitch and axle leads, some of us have auxiliary fuel tanks in the truck bed, and for me, the tank weighs 90 lbs empty, add 420 lbs of fuel (60 gal) and this is an...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-09-2015, 06:21 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 68,104
Posted By Msmoto
Tongue weight

Well, I will get to the scales on my next outing....but first I may need to step outside and capture a few crows.... just to be prepared....LOL:lol:
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-05-2015, 11:20 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 68,104
Posted By Msmoto
Tongue weight

The assumption is that under all weighing conditions the trailer is level. While there is a small lever moment exerted by the trailing arms of a weight distribution hitch, it is quite small, and the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-04-2015, 03:12 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 68,104
Posted By Msmoto
Forgive me: Does tongue weight count against payload?

@ marter......about 600 lbs. for you and your gear


Ms Tommie Lauer
Greensboro, NC
2015 Serenity 30 RB / 2008 Dodge Cummins 4 X 4
WBCCI #4165 AIR #31871
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-04-2015, 03:04 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 68,104
Posted By Msmoto
A thought..... Tongue weight, all of it is part...

A thought..... Tongue weight, all of it is part of the TV load. None of the tongue weight is carried by the trailer wheels. If one measures tongue weight, unhitched and weight on wheels unhitched,...
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