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DSteiner51
Jan 18, 2014Explorer
Yes, I used to design and manufacture ag and commercial trailers so I designed and had a friend install the hitch since I no longer do it. It pulls fine but does make the v6 work on the 3/4mile 18% slope getting to the site the picture was taken.
I want to move the chock back one or two holes (haven't calculated it out yet) on the bike trailer as it does unload the weight on the 5th hitch a little plenty in my opinion when pulling the 18% slope with a switch back I can spin the rear wheels slightly on the pavement. Reducing the tongue weight from approx 15% closer to 10% should do the trick. The bike and trailer add approx 1000lbs but unless the slope is steep it is hard to tell that it pulls any harder. I just set the cruise and let it roll.
I want to move the chock back one or two holes (haven't calculated it out yet) on the bike trailer as it does unload the weight on the 5th hitch a little plenty in my opinion when pulling the 18% slope with a switch back I can spin the rear wheels slightly on the pavement. Reducing the tongue weight from approx 15% closer to 10% should do the trick. The bike and trailer add approx 1000lbs but unless the slope is steep it is hard to tell that it pulls any harder. I just set the cruise and let it roll.
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