BenK wrote:
This is a tough one, as the diagram is about actual weights with notation or reference to the OEMs rating
No -- not tough at all.
A simple fact -- measured trailer GAW is not equal to the trailer GVW unless TW is zero.
For real trailers, GVW might typically be 500-1200# greater than GAW,
If a trailer's GVWR is 7000# and the trailer is loaded to 7500# and the tongue weight is 1000# --
your diagram, if used to interpret scales data, could lead one to believe the trailer's GVW is 6500# when it actually is 7500#.
IOW, one could conclude the trailer is 500# under GVWR when it actually is 500# over.
Since actual and knowing how a WD Hitch system works...by distributing weigh throughout the setup (trailer and TV)...is it really over the OEM GVWR when WD'd ???
For the above example, if the WDH were adjusted to eliminate 50% of the front end rise,
a load of 100# might be added to the trailer axles.
This would increase the measured axle load to 6600#.
Using your diagram would lead one to conclude the trailer's GVW was 6600# versus the actual GVW of 7500.
So, yes, it really is over the OEM GVWR when WD'd.
I suggest you modify your diagram so it does not incorrectly indicate that the trailer's GVW is equal to the load on the trailer's axle(s).
Ron
