How much weight comes off the tongue?
For every pound you put in the garage area - how much comes off the tongue weight - I know there is a definite science to figuring this out - but looking for a ballpark calculation! IE. every 10 p...
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It is always a ratio of distance and weight.
http://www.psychometric-success.com/aptitude-tests/mechanical-reasoning-tests-levers.htm
http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/levers-d_1304.html
If the distance from the center of the axles to the ball/kingpin is 12 feet and you place 100# 6 feet from the center of the axles toward the rear you will reduce the pin/tongue by 50#.
http://www.psychometric-success.com/aptitude-tests/mechanical-reasoning-tests-levers.htm
http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/levers-d_1304.html
If the distance from the center of the axles to the ball/kingpin is 12 feet and you place 100# 6 feet from the center of the axles toward the rear you will reduce the pin/tongue by 50#.
