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Forum: New Member Introductions 11-20-2019, 06:34 PM
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Posted By Brian B-P
Tonnes are thousands of kilograms (which should...

Tonnes are thousands of kilograms (which should called megagrams, Mg, but no one does), so they're 2200 pounds each and 4.5 tonnes is 9920 pounds (when this appears, it is likely converted from an...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-19-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,941
Posted By Brian B-P
Aside from the comparison of these specific...

Aside from the comparison of these specific vehicles, it is important to note that power is important to towing convenience, but not to towing safety or stability. Every big commercial truck out...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-19-2019, 11:56 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,941
Posted By Brian B-P
Most people participating here probably don't...

Most people participating here probably don't want to see another round of discussion of the rating used on other continents, but in summary there are many differences in conditions which lead to...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-18-2019, 09:10 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,941
Posted By Brian B-P
No, it doesn't change the distribution of mass in...

No, it doesn't change the distribution of mass in the trailer. The WD is fundamentally to relieve the tow vehicle's rear suspension (not hitch) of some of a load that it does not handle inadequately....
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-18-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,941
Posted By Brian B-P
Before applying a WD system, the load on the...

Before applying a WD system, the load on the hitch adds to the rear axle load, plus transfers load from the front axle to the rear axle... so it takes a little (or more than a little - typically...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-18-2019, 07:32 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,941
Posted By Brian B-P
Yes :) however, load on the rear axle is not...

Yes :)
however, load on the rear axle is not the only factor which limits a tow vehicle's hitch weight capacity, so it is not safe to assume that using a WDH will increase the tongue weight which...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-18-2019, 06:00 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,941
Posted By Brian B-P
It doesn't move the mass. It does change how the...

It doesn't move the mass. It does change how the load is distributed between the axles, decreasing the load on the tow vehicle's rear axle and increasing the load on the tow vehicle's front axle and...
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