Some science regarding towing

ib516 wrote:
Simply put....

You can pound a nail into a board using a pair of pliers, but a hammer works so much better.

I've found that in some cases the closest heavy object within my reach makes a perfectly good hammer...........

ib516 wrote:
Simply put....

You can pound a nail into a board using a pair of pliers, but a hammer works so much better.

Yes, but do you buy the tack hammer or the 10lb sledge hammer?

JIMNLIN wrote:
I prefer actual experience of what actually works vs scientific equations.

Everyone knows ya' gotta' have a one ton DRW to pull a popup" cause I read it on ......RV.net :R

Jim,

That is false, you need a tandem class 8 to pull a popup!

Please get your facts straight!

Marty

I prefer actual experience of what actually works vs scientific equations.

Everyone knows ya' gotta' have a one ton DRW to pull a popup" cause I read it on ......RV.net :R

One of my all time favorites. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyXgMal3C1U

I want a strain gauge at the trailer ball so that I can check the tongue load fastidiously.

Simply put....

You can pound a nail into a board using a pair of pliers, but a hammer works so much better.

06Fargo wrote:
Science schmience...

Don't I just need to get a dually?

Actually, just buy the true heavy duty truck, ie a DOT class 8 tractor! Do not think about towing with a light duty truck, ie anything up to a 13500 gvwr/1 ton truck. then only tent trailer/single axle trailers to 3500 lbs with a medium duty truck, ie 13501-33K gvwr.

My story and I am sticken to et! yea r wright!

marty

Science schmience...

Don't I just need to get a dually?

This written by a person whom does not know to capitalize proper names like "Forester."

Also, he is presenting this very complex subject where he admits:"Given that I only managed one year in my mechanical engineering program before switching to communications,....."

Not the most educated source for this very complex subject.