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Ron_Gratz
Aug 25, 2005Explorer
Stressor wrote wrote:
Milt,
What's your point? No one has said anything in this discussion about how the struts are or are not connected to the hitch. As you are well aware, I have repeatedly stated in other discussions that the TT is rigidly connected to the HA's upper (rear) unit via the ball coupler and the two struts.There is only one angle to concern yourself with on a real hitch, there ain't no magic angle except on a Ron Gratz imaginary hitch.
And, (forgive me if this is an unnecessary question) what is that "one angle"?But in answer to your unnecessary question, changing the angle only changes the force vector, it does not unlock the hitch.
And, your proof of this statement regarding other angles is what????????
How about the answers to my other questions:
For the test condition depicted in your photo, what was the horizontal angle between the cable and the TV's longitudinal axis?
Rocker/Rocker 4 bar linkage theory predicts the lock.
Can you provide a link to a reference which supports this statement?
Did you change the angle of the pull?
Did you pull, say, 10 degrees to the left and 10 degrees to the right of the angle shown?
Do you have photos to show the cable pulling at other angles?
Ron
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