Math question
So after installing my new upgraded axles and springs, my WD needed a little tweak as the TT sits a tad higher.
While making the adjustment, I got to thinking...
It is often advised to error on the side of tounge low... My thought that I have never seen discussed here is that,, If it is tounge low, then the roof of the TT will act like a large spoiler creating downforce... I know it's not much of an angle (usually) but it is a very lage surface, and wind speeds can easily exceed 100MPH when towing into the wind.
So how much downforce would this add? Would it be enough to exceed the weight ratings of axles and tires? Especially since the industry tends to skimp on these components?
This could perhaps explain some failures that were unexplainable in the past.
Thoughts?
While making the adjustment, I got to thinking...
It is often advised to error on the side of tounge low... My thought that I have never seen discussed here is that,, If it is tounge low, then the roof of the TT will act like a large spoiler creating downforce... I know it's not much of an angle (usually) but it is a very lage surface, and wind speeds can easily exceed 100MPH when towing into the wind.
So how much downforce would this add? Would it be enough to exceed the weight ratings of axles and tires? Especially since the industry tends to skimp on these components?
This could perhaps explain some failures that were unexplainable in the past.
Thoughts?
