What is the value of a level rig?
Recently we have been talking to folks about adding Independent Suspension to our Cameo (among other things) and also talking to new dealers should we decide to trade. I have noticed a number of m...
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Voyager Mike wrote:
Funny thing here. Not one expert has referenced his experience weighing each axle separately on a cat scale. If you try it, you will find that an equalizer equalizes. The best reason to try and level a fifth wheel unit is to control ground clearance. The difference in axle travel is very slight.
didn't use a Cat Scale, but have data on wheel position weights along with axle weights, pin weights, and total weights for inbound and outbound trips on my toy hauler.
Weights will not show a marked difference of a trailer not being level.
Being level gives the best ride period. It allows the trailer suspension to be in the neutral position so it has the use of the full range of suspension travel. Remember leaf sprung axles have very little suspension travel.
