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Cupie


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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

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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.

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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.

 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.



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About 3/14 way back mate.

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