xcntrk wrote:
So from a calculation spreadsheet standpoint, I'm not sure how one could realistically estimate the amount of TW distributed using a WD hitch given these variables. Some tongue weight goes forward on the TV while some small percent goes back into the trailer axles.
Any suggestions on how to reflect the benefit of WD in a load estimate tool such as this? How best can I calculate it?
In my previous post, I stated, "The amount of load transferred to the TT typically is equal to 15-25% of TW, although some people achieve 30%."
With a properly-adjusted WDH, it would be reasonable to assume a load equal to 20% of the tongue weight is transferred to the TT's axles.
That would mean a load equal to 80% of TW is added to the TV.
If the WDH is adjusted to return the TV's front axle to its unhitched load, the net TT-induced load on the front axle is zero and the net TT-induced load on the rear axle is equal to about 80% of the TW.
So, if your WD goal is to return the TV's front axle to its unhitched load, a reasonable estimate of TW distribution is 0%/80%/20% for front/rear/trailer.
Ron
