Forum Discussion
BenK
Aug 22, 2016Explorer
LittleBill wrote:
how exactly does the truck know the weight of the trailer?
Not for now...but pretty soon...the OEMs will be forced to include
some sort of strain gauge(s) to both tell tongue weight and how much
inertia that trailer imparts...and the look up tables to tell 'about'
what range it weighs on 'level pavement'...but it might get pretty
complicated when issues arise on inclines...so they will then include
some sort of level/plumb sensor...
Can also see that since these are now 'highly integrated' into the
TV's computer(s) network(s)...they can add to IBC knowledge of the
deceleration rate of the trailer to then tailor the amount of power
sent to the trailer's brakes... :S:S
But wait...been there...why not not include yaw sensors and then 'highly
integrate' yaw control into the IBC via the ABS/traction control/etc
system to brake individual wheels to manage yaw too !!!!! :S:S:S:S
yaw as in sway...
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