Secondary Transportation Advice
In my old age I need to take my pit stop capabilities with me so I'm looking very hard at Class B's. Right now I'm focused on 2006 Sprinter's with the I5 engine as maybe having better longevity than t...
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Snowman9000 wrote:and
Gene, shouldn't the two numbers net out to +250?
PRodacy wrote:Yes, depends on what question you are asking.
In my example, the scooter and carrier weigh 325 lbs. Together they lift 217 lbs from the front axle because of the see-saw effect for a total of 542 lbs more weight on the rear axle.
On a see-saw, 325 lbs on one side would lift 325 lbs. on the other end. However, the lever arm is not equal in both directions in my simple example. The weight behind the axle is 8' while the distance to the front axle is 12' distance in my example. The extra weight that the motorhome carries is 325 lbs, but 217 lbs are lifted off the front axle and transferred to the rear axle. :)
The rigid trailer with caster wheels in the rear would work, but watch out when you swing around a corner. Don't knock down the stop sign.
The use of a Weight Distribution Hitches (WDH) might depend on how the Class B is constructed. Often times the small Class C's and possibly the Roadtrek 210 may have extended the frame behind the rear axle.
