00zx6r
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Does anyone know how much weight percentage the weight distribution transfer to TV's rear axle?
2001 E450 Fourwinds Majestic 26
2004 Dodge Durango Limited Hemi 4x4 LO
2005 18' Haulmark enclosed trailer
2005 Honda CBR1000RR Resol
2004 Honda CBR1000RR Silver
2002 Honda CR250
2005 Honda 250 Recon ES
2002 Honda TRX90
2000 Kawasaki KX 250
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TXiceman
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Really depends on the trailer, the truck and how the hitch is set up. The only way to know is to weight the truck and trailer separately and then again hooked up.
Some of the weight is also transfered to the trucks front axle as well as the trailer axles.
Ken
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kirk37r
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Take A look at the sticky on top of this page it has a lot of good info for you, Ideally WD should transfer 1/3 to TT axles, TV rear axle and TV front end, But we don't live in An ideal world. You will get A lot of replies on your post.
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TURK2500
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A properly sized WD hitch when engaged will remove weight from the TV's rear axle, thus distributing the weight to the TV's front axle and to the TT axles.
As mentioned, not all TV/TT's combinations are created equal (suspensions, loading habits, etc.), so a weigh-in at your local CAT scale will give you "actual" axle weight conditions with your WD spring bars engaged.
You may find this link of interest.
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Pete D
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It's a see-saw thing; the proportion of weight transferred to front axle and trailer axle will be dependent on the distance of each from the center of the hitch.
A short trailer on a tow vehicle with a long wheelbase will likely have a greater proportion of the weight on its axle(s) than the opposite.
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Terryallan
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If you have a owner's manuel for your TV. The setup instructions are in there. For my Ford. The manuel says to adjust the WDH by measuring the front and rear un hooked. The when you hook up. The front should settle with in 1/4 inch of the rear, with the rear being no "higher" than it was unhooked.
In othere words. If your TV rear settles 1 inch. The front should settle 3/4 inch. Mine settles 1/2 inch in back, and 1/4 inch in front. Tows great. No sway at all. Also if you have an air ride leveling system on the TV. Turn it off to adjust the hitch.
This is the most simple way. And works perfectly, Plus you can do it in the nearest flat spot.
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Chuck&Gail
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My TV also settles about 1/4" more in rear than in front when properly hooked up.
Note you want TT tongue weight to be about 13% of FULLY LOADED TT weight BEFORE you set up your WD hitch.
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00zx6r
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Thanks everyone for the nice reply and info. I am currently towing tandem axle enclosed trailer 18' with 860 lbs TW and 5800 lbs trailer loaded with my class C and 04 Dodge Durango.
I am towing without WD and thinking to buy a Eaz-lift 10k WD and want to see how much tongue weight will be transfer to the front axle of the class C and the Durango.
Thanks again everyone and Happy Camping !
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Caddywhompus
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Your two different tow vehicles are going to result in completely different weight distributions.
The Durango will easily be set up to transfer a significant amount of weight to the front axle, and very little will end up on the trailer axles. The Class C is going to do the opposite. It will remove weight from the rear axle of the vehicle, but most of that weight will end up back onto the trailer's axles, very little will move forward to the front axle.
In either case, you are much better off with WD than without. In fact, you are likely WELL over your receiver's tongue weight rating at 860 pounds if you aren't using WD already. Most class III receivers have a weight carrying limit of 500-750 pounds, and require the WD hitch to handle more than that.
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mkirsch
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Also be sure your Class C is compatible with a WD hitch. Many/most class C manufacturers prohibit WD hitch use because the frame extensions are not built heavy enough to withstand the "pry up" forces from the WD hitch.
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