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Old 07-30-2015, 03:41 PM   #121
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I think that the advise to pack heavy stuff over the axle and not put heavy weights at the ends if possible, is good advice that is seen here often. However introducing terms like "Polar moment of Inertia" may only add to confusion with newbies. Say What?



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Old 07-30-2015, 03:43 PM   #122
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RB, I read the article and I agree with most of it. I am surprised he talked about the WDH's but he did. He slams independent suspension on trailers but that opinion has been proven wrong.
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Old 07-30-2015, 07:02 PM   #123
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Perhaps one of these?
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Old 07-30-2015, 09:55 PM   #124
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Perhaps one of these?
I have one. Overkill (and less accurate than a bathroom scale) for most egg hitches, but useful in weighing the trailer itself (one side at a time).
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Old 07-30-2015, 10:32 PM   #125
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I picked up a new 450# bathroom scale on Ebay for $29 w/free shipping.
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Old 07-30-2015, 10:41 PM   #126
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I have one. Overkill (and less accurate than a bathroom scale) for most egg hitches, but useful in weighing the trailer itself (one side at a time).
It is much more accurate, if you have the right scale gauge on it. Mine came with a 2,000 lb. gauge which I replaced with a 1,000. The gauge is most accurate in the middle of the range ( and easier to read ). For a 2,000 lb gauge, that would be 1,000 lbs.
If you are trying to read a 200lb. tongue weight, you really need a 500 lb. gauge. You can get the proper gauge at a plumbing supplier or order the scale with the gauge you need.
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