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Re: Round Bar weight distribution hitch help please
i am just going by the empty weights of both trailers, i do not know what the exact weights of either trailer is loaded but with the figures i am using as you can see that the bars would be a perfect match in that range. the question i have is are my bars rated for 801 - 1200 lbs good to use with the hitch weight of just 589 lbs? as in your case it is overkill but you have no issues with it.361Views0likes0CommentsRound Bar weight distribution hitch help please
ok bear with me here while i try to explain this. i have a Husky Round Bar distribution hitch and my last trailer had a tongue weight of 400lbs and a GVWR of 5500lbs and i had round bars good for a rating of 400 - 600 lbs tongue weight and 6000lbs gross trailer weight, so it was the perfect setup. ok now we have changed trailers and this one has a tongue weight of 589lbs and a GVWR of 6300lbs so i wanted to get the round bars with a rating of 501 - 800lbs tongue weight and 8000lbs gross trailer weight but here is the problem the dealer did not have those bars so they gave me the ones good for 801 - 1200 lbs and a GVWR of 12,000 lbs. now i think this a little overkill and i was wondering if with the hitch weight i have and the gross of my trailer only being 6300 lbs should i get the proper bars or does it really matter or not at all. will the weight distribution hitch work properly either way. Please everyone chime in here as i am totally confused as to whether i should get the proper bars that would be the perfect match for this trailer. the dealer told me it would not make a difference at all and i have room if i move to a heavier trailer, i would like to know if he was just yanking my chain so to speak. anxiously awaiting your replies. Trailer in my signature is the old one.1.7KViews0likes6CommentsRe: Your Torque Wrench?
gbopp wrote: I was instructed, from my navy days as an aircraft mechanic, that a socket extension will not change the accuracy of a torque wrench. It's just measuring the twisting force. But, if you use a crows foot, it changes the length of the wrench and will effect the accuracy. I learned something today. :? I also was an aircraft mechanic and you are absolutely right an extension will not change the torque.540Views0likes0Comments
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