A real good visual on how important weight distribution is;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWd8ml9mFMo
Printable View
A real good visual on how important weight distribution is;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWd8ml9mFMo
Good visual explanation of the effects.
Pictures worth a thousand words ..... that video is worth a million !
Glen
In the first part most of the weight was up front, I thought the weight should be evenly distributed if possible?
maybe it is a bit over-simplified to show the hazard of back-loading the weight past the axles?Quote:
Originally Posted by greatwhite
I would think you can't really pile the weight up front, due to the tongue load restrictions
cool demonstration though.
Awesome visual. I have seen a few vehicle / trailer combinations do the funky chicken just like that video. Pretty scary to see for sure. Thanks for the link Mike.
You want your trailer to be front loaded rather then evenly distributed. The general rule of thumb is 60% 40% front to rear.Quote:
Originally Posted by greatwhite
I'll buy that for a dollar.Quote:
Originally Posted by McKenzie
Consider this. Fishing trip, boat is hitched up, gear is all stacked ready to be loaded. How do you reasonably get that front-rear proportion right? Who has a simple procedure that doesn't involve weighing everything and measuring tongue weight?
Common sense should guide anyone? Unfortunately, we all have seen the opposite much to often.Quote:
Originally Posted by LeakyBoots
Sherline hydraulic scale............