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Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-27-2020, 08:56 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,958
Posted By BayouBiker
Right, profxd the 1970's vehicles were severely...

Right, profxd the 1970's vehicles were severely overloaded for their capability and could not meet standards just as I have said, thanks for the confirmation. I am also gratified that you...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-27-2020, 06:54 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,958
Posted By BayouBiker
No, it is completely true. Circle where I...

No, it is completely true. Circle where I advocate for negative UG or describe oversteer as desirable. Neutral steering (UG=0) is optimal and will allow a vehicle to negotiate a curve at the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-26-2020, 03:45 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,958
Posted By BayouBiker
Many posters here complain these disagreements...

Many posters here complain these disagreements are too technical, with too much theoretical mumbo jumbo, so let me make this practical with a couple examples to demonstrate how this applies to the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-26-2020, 12:46 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,958
Posted By BayouBiker
Profxd, you speak about reducing understeer as if...

Profxd, you speak about reducing understeer as if it is always undesirable when it is not.

Background

For any curve radius, vehicles with front axle only steering experience under steer at...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-26-2020, 07:45 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,958
Posted By BayouBiker
I downloaded and read the 2020 Range Owners...

I downloaded and read the 2020 Range Owners Manual and did not see where Ford is advising against use of a WD hitch with a specific reference to vehicle handling.

I do see that they don't...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-25-2020, 04:20 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,958
Posted By BayouBiker
SSquared's set up is interesting because the...

SSquared's set up is interesting because the relatively high center of gravity, short wheel base, vehicle and trailer weights bring the stability speeds closer to highway speeds than for many of us. ...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-24-2020, 04:48 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,958
Posted By BayouBiker
So true, Jim and Jack, great advice! It is...

So true, Jim and Jack, great advice!

It is hard to recommend the best set-up, but based on consensus, we can say this: The Yukon will benefit from WD and anti-sway control. WD needs to be set...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-24-2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,958
Posted By BayouBiker
This statement is as false as they come. It's...

This statement is as false as they come. It's like claiming the Earth is flat after gazing across the Kansas plains.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-24-2020, 03:50 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,958
Posted By BayouBiker
I used a sophisticated coupled control system...

I used a sophisticated coupled control system modeler to estimate the impact using a variety of scenarios tuned to a hypothetical vehicle similar to the set-up described in the original post. Actual...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-24-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,958
Posted By BayouBiker
This leaves me curious about how one would use...

This leaves me curious about how one would use this report to determine if their 2020 model needs WD. Do they compare their vehicle's suspension and handling to a 1970's series Caprice station wagon...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-24-2020, 11:10 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,958
Posted By BayouBiker
I urge interested parties to read the conclusions...

I urge interested parties to read the conclusions carefully, this study showed that when one misapplies weight distribution to very poorly designed, overloaded vehicles, the results vary from...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-24-2020, 09:01 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,958
Posted By BayouBiker
Mike probably means to say that you don't need WD...

Mike probably means to say that you don't need WD if you carefully watch your speed, stay alert at all times so you can avoid swerving at highway speeds and remain aware of wind and weather...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-24-2020, 08:56 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,958
Posted By BayouBiker
I butchered that paragraph and made it unclear. ...

I butchered that paragraph and made it unclear. I meant that with a good quality WD hitch with anti-sway properties safe travel speed in heavy cross wind is about 30 mph higher than this same...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-24-2020, 06:29 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,958
Posted By BayouBiker
Many people here are unqualified to provide...

Many people here are unqualified to provide accurate advise regarding stability and performance of coupled systems including suspension and steering. Most advice is based on their own limited...
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