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Old 05-03-2011, 11:23 AM   #6
Barb&Tim
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when it comes to weeight distribution... whats the goal?


Varying:

Hitch height adjustment
Hitch tilt adjustment
# of links to use

To get: (when hitched with WDH spring bars latched)

1. Front & rear settle on TV close to equal (if not equal, slightly more on rear is ok) ((2 reasons: prevent overloading rear TV axle, prevent under-loading front TV axle which will reduce your braking capacity))

2. A least a minimum 4 chain links between WDH spring bars & chain latch. (more is ok)

3. Level WDH spring bars that do not bind anywhere.

4. A somewhat level TM. (primary consideration is that nothing drags)


Note: to make adjustments, you really do need the instruction manual for your particular WDH. If you cannot download it, maybe you should go back to u-haul and ask them for it.

To check my TV axle loading, i put masking tape (easily removed) on the TV (unhitched) fenders at each wheel at a point that is equal distance from the ground. Hitch up, latch the WDH, remeasure each TV wheel to see the amount of settle i get. If adjusted correctly. the amount of settle (front to rear) should be equal or slightly more on the rear.

A more detailed adjustment guide can be found here:

http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...ead.php?t=2616

There is lots to learn, taking it one step at a time sometimes helps to minimize information overload --

Tim
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