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JIMNLIN
Jun 26, 2013Explorer III
It all depends on the distance from the pin or ball to the center of the trailers suspension on your particular trailer. Also the length of the suspension such as a single axle or tandem axle or tri axle all would have a different center point. One size don't fit all especially a toy hauler when figuring how much the hitch weight changes when loading the garage.
Some have said it works like a teeter totter which isn't correct as it works from a single narrow point. A trailers point is from the front spring hanger to the last one aft which may be 120-130 inches.
When loading out a GN stock trailer or a flatdeck I'm always amazed how little the hitch weight changes when weight is added just behind the axles. Now if its 8'-10'+ aft then the hitch weight changes a bit more.
Some have said it works like a teeter totter which isn't correct as it works from a single narrow point. A trailers point is from the front spring hanger to the last one aft which may be 120-130 inches.
When loading out a GN stock trailer or a flatdeck I'm always amazed how little the hitch weight changes when weight is added just behind the axles. Now if its 8'-10'+ aft then the hitch weight changes a bit more.
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