Relocate batteries to reduce tongue weight
I would like to reduce the tongue weight of our 2009 WW FB2100. There are currently 2 6v batteries mounted on a rack on the tongue. There is enough depth at the rear to mount them under the bed of the...
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If you want precise calculations you need to find the center of balance C/B of the trailer.
Then take the weight and multiply it by the distance from the C/B to get the moment.
The C/B wont be the axel location, it will be much farther forward.
I was a Loadmaster on a C130 cargo plane and made these computations many times.
In my opinion, I don't think it would be worth the effort.
Now, in my case to keep the A/C within limits we had to, but for a trailer I wouldn't worry about it. Just carry all the stuff in the rear and watch how full your tanks are.
Then take the weight and multiply it by the distance from the C/B to get the moment.
The C/B wont be the axel location, it will be much farther forward.
I was a Loadmaster on a C130 cargo plane and made these computations many times.
In my opinion, I don't think it would be worth the effort.
Now, in my case to keep the A/C within limits we had to, but for a trailer I wouldn't worry about it. Just carry all the stuff in the rear and watch how full your tanks are.
