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Posted by stryped on April 19, 2008, 7:22 pm
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> On Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:01:29 -0700 (PDT), stryped
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> >Been researching trailers and found this:
> >http://www.allstatetrailers.com/images/products/specsheet/30sa.pdf
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> >Looking at the 14 foot long one, does it seem like the axle is not
> >placed right. I have been reading about how the ideal axle is placed
> >in a 60/40 configuration. This seems to have the back axle too far
> >forward? I like the trailer though.
>
> Summing moments about the axle and assuming uniform load, =A0tongue
> weight is about 4.8% of load. =A0That's a bit light, but workable.
> 10% to 15% is usually =A0better. =A0 Just moving the load c.g. =A0a bit
> forward would increase tongue weight.
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> >Also, how heavy does a single axle trailer need to be before you
> >should put brakes on it?
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> Depends on applicable state law. =A0In MN it's 1500 lb. =A0A load
> approaching 1500 lb without brakes =A0significantly increases the
> stopping distance of a 1/2 ton pickup tow vehicle, =A0and it could =A0be
> dicey to drive in mountainous terrain. =A0
When is it ok to use a straight tongue with side supports and when is
it best to use an A frame with A frame coupler?
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