I just came across this article that addresses the hairy old chestnut of Ball Weight.
I hope that it enlightens, and perhaps ignites discussion ...
http://www.outbacktravelaustralia.com.au/driving-towing-towing/towball-weight-and-trailer-stability
ps.
(1) Make sure that you watch the video &
(2) There is a good practical guide for using bathroom scales for measuring tow ball weight.
Dougwe wrote:Shut the front gate! Great info in that video for sure Cupie. Veeeeery interesting indeedy. I have tried to keep as much weight as I can over the axles but still have 250kg on the ball with ATM 2,750kg. Van seems to tow well even without WDH set up.
Shut the front gate! Great info in that video for sure Cupie. Veeeeery interesting indeedy. I have tried to keep as much weight as I can over the axles but still have 250kg on the ball with ATM 2,750kg. Van seems to tow well even without WDH set up.
D ..
Are your wheels set well back or at the center like mine?
According to this study, the further back the wheels are the better.
I just came across this article that addresses the hairy old chestnut of Ball Weight.
I hope that it enlightens, and perhaps ignites discussion ...
http://www.outbacktravelaustralia.com.au/driving-towing-towing/towball-weight-and-trailer-stability
ps.
(1) Make sure that you watch the video &
(2) There is a good practical guide for using bathroom scales for measuring tow ball weight.
-- Edited by Cupie on Saturday 14th of November 2015 08:21:30 AM
Great info in that video for sure Cupie. Veeeeery interesting indeedy.
I have tried to keep as much weight as I can over the axles but still have 250kg on the ball with ATM 2,750kg.
Van seems to tow well even without WDH set up.
D ..
Are your wheels set well back or at the center like mine?
According to this study, the further back the wheels are the better.