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Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-02-2020, 02:47 PM
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Posted By Brian B-P
Other possibilities include shopping for trucks...

Other possibilities include shopping for trucks without considering payload, and shopping among trucks on dealer's lots (which are configured to attract buyers with visible features, a nice ride on...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-31-2020, 12:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,002
Posted By Brian B-P
rootedoutside: The error which Centex explained...

rootedoutside: The error which Centex explained in the assumption that pin weight is carried only by the rear axle is why the actual measurement of hitched truck loads (A+B = 6,740 lbs) doesn't match...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-15-2018, 09:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,002
Posted By Brian B-P
That could do it. With a tandem-axle trailer and...

That could do it. With a tandem-axle trailer and non-equalized trailer suspension, lifting the tongue raises the tongue weight. To get an accurate reading (meaning one that tells you what is...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-15-2018, 12:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,002
Posted By Brian B-P
Thanks Greg. :) That's excellent - and more...

Thanks Greg. :)

That's excellent - and more trouble than usually practical when the scales are open. The weight at the jack is a bit higher than at the coupler (a leverage issue), and the tongue...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-15-2018, 12:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,002
Posted By Brian B-P
I was referring to EscapeBoulder's exceptionally...

I was referring to EscapeBoulder's exceptionally high tongue weight in my comment about measurement technique.

On the other hand, I know that Frederick did great work which is much appreciated,...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-14-2018, 10:56 PM
Replies: 39
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Posted By Brian B-P
The scale is likely correct - it needs to be to...

The scale is likely correct - it needs to be to enforce commercial vehicle load limits. They're closed in off-hours, because it isn't worthwhile to the enforcement agencies to staff the scales all...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-14-2018, 10:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,002
Posted By Brian B-P
Alberta and British Columbia, too. :) So...

Alberta and British Columbia, too. :)


So that's 14.8% tongue weight.

There's no need to bring the tongue weight down, as far as the trailer is concerned. You might want lower tongue weight...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-02-2018, 11:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,002
Posted By Brian B-P
Assuming that the link is still valid as the...

Assuming that the link is still valid as the current version of the spreadsheet, I'll note that one line appears to be Stargeezer's data from "The Big Easy" Has Landed......
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