length to wheel base ratio
I seem to recall a thread about 8 years ago concerning the best ratio for handling and I can not find it. Does anyone know the best length to wheel base ratio? Thanks!
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wolfe10 wrote:Mile High wrote:SoCalDesertRider wrote:Mile High wrote:Wheelbase of tandem axle chassis are measured from front axle to center of tandems (center of tandems is the midpoint between the first and second rear axles).
So my wheelbase is listed as 279+tag. At 279 with 522 overall, I'm .534. Do I count the length to the tag?
That doesn't seem to be how Winnebago lists it. I'm trying to find a diagram.
But, it DOES give a reasonable approximation of the handling impact of the tag axle configuration.
They may just use the distance from the front axle to the driven axle. This is somewhat valid if the tag axle can be unloaded for manuevering and you are trying to convince customers that your coach is not too cumbersome in tight spots. Changing the air pressure in the tag axles's air bags does effectively change the wheelbase.
