Proper 5th Wheel Hitch Position

Allworth wrote:
No matter what some will shout, the big problems caused by unequal axle loading are, at best, Urban Legend, and more likely what some leaders call "Fake News".

It is called a problem, but nobody has EVER published any kind of proof that it was the actual cause of a problem. Nobody!

If you truly understand how an equalized suspension system works it should be obvious that the first several hundred pounds of "unequal" load will cause the system to transfer weight to the other axle. That is why it is called "equalizing". Only after the suspension of the heavier loaded axle has reached the limit of travel does the weight not partially transfer.

Don't misunderstand. Equal loading is the preferred condition and is what I try to achieve with my trailer. You are not, however, causeing some kind of disaster if you are a couple of hundred pounds off.

Allen

Good points regarding equalized suspensions. Keep in mind that many fifth wheels do not have equalized suspension. MORryde IS equipped trailers do not have equalized axles nor do those with Dexter Torflex axles, like mine. There are more and more travel trailers being produced with torsion style axles. I can attest to the fact that my towing dynamics are far different from nose high to level. As stated, level is always best.