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thomas_malenich
Aug 29, 2004Explorer
--- If my experiment with placing a scale directly under the tongue ruins your claim, then can you think of another way to prove yourself with scales or similar?
Thomas,
I have made several claims in this thread. Can you please
1) be specific as to which claim you refer, and
2) be specific as to how your experiment disproves my claim?
And, if you use the phrase "tongue weight" in your reply, please provide your definition of same.
Ron
Hi Ron,
1) Here is the quote I refer to: " However, there is no point in continuing the analysis of your example because you have changed the support conditions. In addition to the TV's front and rear axles and the TT's axles, you have introduced the scales and post as an additional support."
I am trying to come up with a real life way to measure weight AT THE TONGUE before and AFTER a WD system is engaged. You said it can't be done with my method because I changed the rules. So, now I am asking you to come up with an experiment of your own that proves that the weight measured at the tongue is the same after the WD system is engaged, which is your claim. I am not asking for an experiment on paper, rather an experiment that can be done with scales.
2)My experiment does not disprove your claim because you are not allowing it as a legitimate experiment.
Here are two more examples of quotes by respected members that stick with me regarding tongue weight and WD systems. I could send you about 100 of them. I know you are going to say that you do not like to comment on posts taken out of context, but here goes anyway......
Caymann, Hiya.
Yes, the WD system distributes tongue weight over both the front and rear axle (that is the purpose of it). That is why, when you set up your wd system, you measure a front and rear fender well, down to the ground, and then adjust the wd system so the settling, after being hooked up, of both front and rear of the vehicle is as close to the same as possible. As far as the percentage of the tongue weight that is transferred, I don't know, but checking axle weights on a scale before and after hooking up will tell you."
"WD is just that. Weight Distribution of the TT's tongue weight. From dead weight on the TV's tail (rear axle) and distributed to the TV's front axle. The WD "bars" do this. It's like putting a 6 foot steel bar into the receiver and lifting the end while standing on the TT's tongue. Lifts the TV's tail and moves weight to the TV's front. TT's tongue gets whatever your feet transfers, then redistributes it on both TT & TV hitch system."
The following is a common definition of a Weight Distribution Hitch:
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH
This hitch is used for heavy trailering. With its equalizing bars and snap-up brackets, this hitch applies leverage between the tow vehicle and the trailer to help distribute trailer's Tongue Weight evenly to vehicle and trailer instead of carrying the load mostly on the rear of the vehicle. The brackets and spring bars raise the hitch point parallel to the ground, equalizing the load onto all axles. This results in a more level ride, reduced weight on the rear suspension, and provides improved steering and braking control.
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