Scale numbers and distribution setup
I am looking for some help/advice on my WDH setup and adjustment. I went to the scale and these are my numbers: W/ WDH Steer:3380 Drive: 3900 Trailer: 6580 W/O WDH Steer: 3180 Drive : 4200 tr...
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lawrosa wrote:
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If its true , yes, get more weight up front by tilting head more. And reweigh...
Problem is you will loose % on tongue. Make sure trailer is tilted down some towards the nose of trailer to truck.
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He will not lose any of his tongue weight percentage. Adjusting the WD hitch DOES NOT change the tongue weight of the trailer and therefor does not change the tendency of the trailer to sway or not. All it does is change how that weight is distributed to the truck and trailer.
I prefer my trailers to be level and not nose down. By doing that, the weight is even on all the trailers tires even though the axles are connected by what is commonly called an equalizer. It does not equalize the weight when the trailer is nose down or up. It just allows the axles to move somewhat independently of each other. If you cannot get it level, then the best option is for it to be a bit nose down. Never have it nose up as this contributes to the tendency to sway.
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