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SDcampowneroper
Feb 27, 2018Explorer
Towing a TT is different than a 5er. TTs are buffeted more with side winds and passing big rigs.
In fuel stations , camps, turning in traffic, TTs are easier than a 5th due to axle to axle ratio and turning pivot behind the bumper rather than over rear axle .
Simply put, turning radius is determined by the value of the axle to axle distance given that the front pivot point is static as in a 5th whl. When the pivot point is turned outside the arc of the turn as in the case of TTs, the tongue swings outside the arc to advantage,enabling quicker turns.
In my experience, a 34' tt turning radius would equate to a 26-28' 5 th given the tow has an 8' box due to axle setback on a 5er.
In fuel stations , camps, turning in traffic, TTs are easier than a 5th due to axle to axle ratio and turning pivot behind the bumper rather than over rear axle .
Simply put, turning radius is determined by the value of the axle to axle distance given that the front pivot point is static as in a 5th whl. When the pivot point is turned outside the arc of the turn as in the case of TTs, the tongue swings outside the arc to advantage,enabling quicker turns.
In my experience, a 34' tt turning radius would equate to a 26-28' 5 th given the tow has an 8' box due to axle setback on a 5er.
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