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Forum: General Escape 11-23-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 18,216
Posted By Brian B-P
Almost none, because...

Almost none, because...
Forum: General Escape 11-23-2015, 07:24 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 18,216
Posted By Brian B-P
It makes sense that the material doesn't matter,...

It makes sense that the material doesn't matter, because the re-tightening requirement results from the common practice in trailers of using tapered-seat nuts and not having hub-centric location of...
Forum: General Escape 11-23-2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 18,216
Posted By Brian B-P
It makes sense that to use the heating element in...

It makes sense that to use the heating element in an air conditioner the fan still needs to run to circulate the air. Unfortunately, most air conditioners drive both the fan for interior air and the...
Forum: General Escape 11-22-2015, 11:03 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 18,216
Posted By Brian B-P
Yes, only a couple of degrees, but that's enough...

Yes, only a couple of degrees, but that's enough to make a significant difference to headlight aim.
Forum: General Escape 11-22-2015, 10:02 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 18,216
Posted By Brian B-P
A soft rear suspension doesn't take more weight...

A soft rear suspension doesn't take more weight off the front or make the front go up more when the trailer is hitched. If you don't want more explanation, I suggest not asking for it.
Forum: General Escape 11-22-2015, 09:54 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 18,216
Posted By Brian B-P
Seriously? The tow vehicle is a big lever. The...

Seriously? The tow vehicle is a big lever. The hitch ball is one end, and the rear axle is the fulcrum (pivot). It doesn't matter how squishy the fulcrum is, the amount of lift at the front depends...
Forum: General Escape 11-22-2015, 09:45 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 18,216
Posted By Brian B-P
There's no connection between towing capacity and...

There's no connection between towing capacity and use of a WDH.


The WDH exists to reduce load on the tow vehicle's rear axle, so if the rear axle can't handle the load due to the trailer's...
Forum: General Escape 11-22-2015, 09:37 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 18,216
Posted By Brian B-P
The stiffness of the rear suspension and the...

The stiffness of the rear suspension and the amount of compression of the rear suspension have no effect on reduction of front axle load. You could weld a solid steel bar in place of each spring to...
Forum: General Escape 11-22-2015, 03:58 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 18,216
Posted By Brian B-P
I agree. Also, while the extra height helps...

I agree. Also, while the extra height helps clearance when going through dips (such as driveway entrances) it also makes getting in and out more difficult, and it definitely reduces stability...
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