Why Trailer weights matter
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Topic: Why Trailer weights matter
Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Subject: Why Trailer weights matter
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2016 at 4:54pm
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This is a great little demonstration video showing the effect of not having enough tongue weight and too much tail weight. No one get's hurt (you'll see why!!) Check it out. https://www.uhaul.com/Articles/Tips/8335/How-To-Request-Your-Own-Safe-Trailering-Demonstrator/ - https://www.uhaul.com/Articles/Tips/8335/How-To-Request-Your-Own-Safe-Trailering-Demonstrator/ ------------- 2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler 2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2016 at 7:03pm
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Thanks for sharing this. It is scary to watch on small scale. It would be terrifying to experience in real life.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2016 at 7:49pm
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Awesome video, I'll add this to the pod manual. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 12:11pm
| I saw that when it was posted in the FB R-Pod Owners group. It's very educational and very scary. |
Posted By: Pete Brayton
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 12:45pm
That's the best use for a treadmill that I've ever seen! ------------- 2021 Rpod 196 2013 Ford 150 V8 |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 1:56pm
You mean, other than as a clothes hanger? :) |
Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 5:21pm
+100. I'm all about that. ------------- 2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler 2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 7:28pm
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That's exactly why we don't tow with our 400hp Mustang.
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2016 at 5:21pm
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Really good video. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: moncla
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2018 at 11:57am
| Interesting but, how do we measure tongue weight ? |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2018 at 1:17pm
You can use a home scale and a lever, or you can buy a dedicated TW scale from Sherline Manufacturing. Many owners opt for the Sherline. I took ours to a rally once, and was "very popular".. LOL If you don't remember 8th grade physics, the home/bathroom scale and lever method is explained a lot of places on the internet, and you tube has videos.. ------------- |
Posted By: ZuBrew
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2018 at 3:29pm
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This link explains it pretty well https://www.etrailer.com/faq-how-to-determine-trailer-tongue-weight.aspx - https://www.etrailer.com/faq-how-to-determine-trailer-tongue-weight.aspx ------------- 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2018 at 4:00pm
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+1, I have a Sherline and highly recommend it, very important when adding mods to the trailer. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |