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Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-21-2013, 09:40 PM
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Posted By Brian B-P
Yes, although I'd say "the w/d is like having a...

Yes, although I'd say "the w/d is like having a person lift up your rear end, while standing on the trailer tongue, to shift weight to other axles".
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-21-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,715
Posted By Brian B-P
In weight-carrying mode, the rear of the hitch is...

In weight-carrying mode, the rear of the hitch is being pulled down, and the front pried up in response. In weight-distributing mode the upward prying of the spring bars reduces the downward force on...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-21-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,715
Posted By Brian B-P
320# plus 64# ... although once you start...

320# plus 64#

... although once you start cranking on the vehicle structure with the WD spring bars, the exact value won't matter much, because the WD forces will be so large.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-21-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,715
Posted By Brian B-P
Yes, the axle loads are relevant - they're the...

Yes, the axle loads are relevant - they're the reason for using a WD system.

If the rear axle load without WD applied is too high, you have a reason for using WD.
After the WD system is...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-21-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,715
Posted By Brian B-P
The tongue weight should include the WD hardware....

The tongue weight should include the WD hardware. Manufacturer's limits (for both tug and hitch) apply to the tongue weight, not the resulting load on anything after the WD spring bars are hooked up....
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