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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-20-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,379
Posted By Norton Rider
The tongue load capacity of the hitch is...

The tongue load capacity of the hitch is increased with the use of a weight distributing hitch. For example, look at the Ford towing guide for the current pickups, specifically the table titled,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-11-2013, 04:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,379
Posted By Norton Rider
I should have been more clear. By separate axle...

I should have been more clear. By separate axle weights I meant the the two truck axles separately and the two trailer axles together. In other words, three weights: truck front axle, truck rear...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-11-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,379
Posted By Norton Rider
Good Idea. In my area there's a Truck stop...

Good Idea.

In my area there's a Truck stop with a scale that has multiple weighing plates. They are spaced such that most cases it is possible to get axle weights all at once. With my previous...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-08-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,379
Posted By Norton Rider
Rick, 10% is the recommended minimum hitch...

Rick,

10% is the recommended minimum hitch weight. This does not guarantee that the rig will be stable at this weight. If you need to go down this low, make sure that you drive it carefully at...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-07-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,379
Posted By Norton Rider
David, Rick's question was a simple one: can...

David,

Rick's question was a simple one: can he place some load on the back of his trailer to reduce the hitch weight, thus reducing the trailer's contribution to his truck's weight.

The...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-07-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,379
Posted By Norton Rider
Strictly speaking a WDH will lower the hitch...

Strictly speaking a WDH will lower the hitch weight, but it will do so by putting more weight on the forward axle of the tow vehicle. Thus, the effect of a WDH on the gross vehicle weight of the tow...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-06-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,379
Posted By Norton Rider
It's recommended that hitch weight be 10%-15% of...

It's recommended that hitch weight be 10%-15% of the trailer weight. If the trailer has tandem axles it will be more resistant to sway and the hitch weight can be closer to 10%.

I recommend...
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