Lets see your campers being towed
01-04-2013, 10:42 AM
#861
ColdWar Vet-USN Shellback
I tried to stay out of this discussion as long as I could but...
Part of the quote from atvtinker...
"The air bags "raise" the fulcrum point. This in turn shifts some of the weight back to the front of the vehicle. It also shifts some of the trailer weight back to the axles of the trailer something a WDH can't do."
Huh! If it does it would be almost nothing. I agree with Buck on his last explaination.
Think of WDH as like a bow (as in bow and arrow). Without a string (the WDH) the bow is flat or even lower in the center (like your truck/trailer without WDH). Now add a string(the WDH) and start cranking the tension of the string. The center of the bow (your rear hitch point) goes up and the ends are now bearing more of the weight. That is because your truck hitch area is now under great tension bowing that area up and pushing weight to both ends, the front axle of truck and axles of trailer.
Part of the quote from atvtinker...
"The air bags "raise" the fulcrum point. This in turn shifts some of the weight back to the front of the vehicle. It also shifts some of the trailer weight back to the axles of the trailer something a WDH can't do."
Huh! If it does it would be almost nothing. I agree with Buck on his last explaination.
Think of WDH as like a bow (as in bow and arrow). Without a string (the WDH) the bow is flat or even lower in the center (like your truck/trailer without WDH). Now add a string(the WDH) and start cranking the tension of the string. The center of the bow (your rear hitch point) goes up and the ends are now bearing more of the weight. That is because your truck hitch area is now under great tension bowing that area up and pushing weight to both ends, the front axle of truck and axles of trailer.
01-04-2013, 10:45 AM
#862
Senior Member
Could we get back on topic?
This is a thread to show your campers being towed...NOT a towing discussion thread.
Would it be possible to get back to pictures???
Would it be possible to get back to pictures???
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01-04-2013, 12:29 PM
#863
2011 Lariat Screw EB
I know it has nothing to do with WDH, but I have to show off my new setup 
Cl*** lV Hitch Install... (patent pending..)
Wouldn't you love to see how the trip went...? Good chance he ended up doin' some unintended off-roadin' somewhere.
Check the 'hills' in the background.
How would you like to meet this rig on a two-lane road....coming down the mountain in your direction.....power steering works real good now.
She's hitched up and ready to roll!!
Amazin' how the extra weight smooths out the ride.
Needed to air up the rear tires a bit ('bout 160 psi).
Added some super heavy-duty chain for extra support on the tailgate, (note the 'Heavy-Duty 'S' hooks to attach the chain)
Also paid-up for some BIG Number 5/16 sheet metal screws to attach the Reese hitch frame to the tailgate (see 'em there? one on each side...)
Likely two more through the carpet into the floor pan inside....
Yep, probably overkill, but didn't want the possibility of having an axerdent.
Most of the time was spent on the front porch whittling down that MASSIVE solid pine 4x4 to fit precisely down into the hole in the ball mount receiver.
Note also - The 14''x14'' piece of 3/8' plywood on the underside of the tailgate to distribute the load more evenly and beef up that tailgate support.
'A MAN CAN'T BE TOO SAFE'...
Cl*** lV Hitch Install... (patent pending..)
Wouldn't you love to see how the trip went...? Good chance he ended up doin' some unintended off-roadin' somewhere.
Check the 'hills' in the background.
How would you like to meet this rig on a two-lane road....coming down the mountain in your direction.....power steering works real good now.
She's hitched up and ready to roll!!
Amazin' how the extra weight smooths out the ride.
Needed to air up the rear tires a bit ('bout 160 psi).
Added some super heavy-duty chain for extra support on the tailgate, (note the 'Heavy-Duty 'S' hooks to attach the chain)
Also paid-up for some BIG Number 5/16 sheet metal screws to attach the Reese hitch frame to the tailgate (see 'em there? one on each side...)
Likely two more through the carpet into the floor pan inside....
Yep, probably overkill, but didn't want the possibility of having an axerdent.
Most of the time was spent on the front porch whittling down that MASSIVE solid pine 4x4 to fit precisely down into the hole in the ball mount receiver.
Note also - The 14''x14'' piece of 3/8' plywood on the underside of the tailgate to distribute the load more evenly and beef up that tailgate support.
'A MAN CAN'T BE TOO SAFE'...
Last edited by murf; 01-04-2013 at 02:46 PM.
01-04-2013, 01:39 PM
#864
Girthy Member
It is nice to see there are couple people on here disputing the nonsense though. Misinformation should be challenged.
Last edited by sllydderrr; 01-04-2013 at 01:43 PM.
01-04-2013, 01:42 PM
#865
Girthy Member
I know it has nothing to do with WDH, but I have to show off my new setup
Cl*** lV Hitch Install... (patent pending..)
Wouldn't you love to see how the trip went...? Good chance he ended up doin' some unintended off-roadin' somewhere.
Check the 'hills' in the background.
How would you like to meet this rig on a two-lane road....coming down the mountain in your direction.....power steering works real good now.
She's hitched up and ready to roll!!
Amazin' how the extra weight smooths out the ride.
Needed to air up the rear tires a bit ('bout 160 psi).
Added some super heavy-duty chain for extra support on the tailgate, (note the 'Heavy-Duty 'S' hooks to attach the chain)
Also paid-up for some BIG Number 5/16 sheet metal screws to attach the Reese hitch frame to the tailgate (see 'em there? one on each side...)
Likely two more through the carpet into the floor pan inside....
Yep, probably overkill, but didn't want the possibility of having an axerdent.
Most of the time was spent on the front porch whittling down that MASSIVE solid pine 4x4 to fit precisely down into the hole in the ball mount receiver.
Note also - The 14''x14'' piece of 3/8' plywood on the underside of the tailgate to distribute the load more evenly and beef up that tailgate support.
'A MAN CAN'T BE TOO SAFE'...
Cl*** lV Hitch Install... (patent pending..)
Wouldn't you love to see how the trip went...? Good chance he ended up doin' some unintended off-roadin' somewhere.
Check the 'hills' in the background.
How would you like to meet this rig on a two-lane road....coming down the mountain in your direction.....power steering works real good now.
She's hitched up and ready to roll!!
Amazin' how the extra weight smooths out the ride.
Needed to air up the rear tires a bit ('bout 160 psi).
Added some super heavy-duty chain for extra support on the tailgate, (note the 'Heavy-Duty 'S' hooks to attach the chain)
Also paid-up for some BIG Number 5/16 sheet metal screws to attach the Reese hitch frame to the tailgate (see 'em there? one on each side...)
Likely two more through the carpet into the floor pan inside....
Yep, probably overkill, but didn't want the possibility of having an axerdent.
Most of the time was spent on the front porch whittling down that MASSIVE solid pine 4x4 to fit precisely down into the hole in the ball mount receiver.
Note also - The 14''x14'' piece of 3/8' plywood on the underside of the tailgate to distribute the load more evenly and beef up that tailgate support.
'A MAN CAN'T BE TOO SAFE'...
I gots red x's and links to google mail. Bummer, man.
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01-04-2013, 03:04 PM
#867
Senior Member
01-04-2013, 07:49 PM
#868
Senior Member
anyhoo...I'm done debating this. Sorry for going off topic everyone.
Last edited by Buck; 01-04-2013 at 08:42 PM.
01-04-2013, 07:56 PM
#869
Senior Member
I know it has nothing to do with WDH, but I have to show off my new setup
Cl*** lV Hitch Install... (patent pending..)
Wouldn't you love to see how the trip went...? Good chance he ended up doin' some unintended off-roadin' somewhere.
Attachment 178609
Check the 'hills' in the background.
How would you like to meet this rig on a two-lane road....coming down the mountain in your direction.....power steering works real good now.
She's hitched up and ready to roll!!
Amazin' how the extra weight smooths out the ride.
Needed to air up the rear tires a bit ('bout 160 psi).
Attachment 178610
Added some super heavy-duty chain for extra support on the tailgate, (note the 'Heavy-Duty 'S' hooks to attach the chain)
Also paid-up for some BIG Number 5/16 sheet metal screws to attach the Reese hitch frame to the tailgate (see 'em there? one on each side...)
Likely two more through the carpet into the floor pan inside....
Yep, probably overkill, but didn't want the possibility of having an axerdent.
Attachment 178611
Most of the time was spent on the front porch whittling down that MASSIVE solid pine 4x4 to fit precisely down into the hole in the ball mount receiver.
Note also - The 14''x14'' piece of 3/8' plywood on the underside of the tailgate to distribute the load more evenly and beef up that tailgate support.
'A MAN CAN'T BE TOO SAFE'...
Cl*** lV Hitch Install... (patent pending..)
Wouldn't you love to see how the trip went...? Good chance he ended up doin' some unintended off-roadin' somewhere.
Attachment 178609
Check the 'hills' in the background.
How would you like to meet this rig on a two-lane road....coming down the mountain in your direction.....power steering works real good now.
She's hitched up and ready to roll!!
Amazin' how the extra weight smooths out the ride.
Needed to air up the rear tires a bit ('bout 160 psi).
Attachment 178610
Added some super heavy-duty chain for extra support on the tailgate, (note the 'Heavy-Duty 'S' hooks to attach the chain)
Also paid-up for some BIG Number 5/16 sheet metal screws to attach the Reese hitch frame to the tailgate (see 'em there? one on each side...)
Likely two more through the carpet into the floor pan inside....
Yep, probably overkill, but didn't want the possibility of having an axerdent.
Attachment 178611
Most of the time was spent on the front porch whittling down that MASSIVE solid pine 4x4 to fit precisely down into the hole in the ball mount receiver.
Note also - The 14''x14'' piece of 3/8' plywood on the underside of the tailgate to distribute the load more evenly and beef up that tailgate support.
'A MAN CAN'T BE TOO SAFE'...
01-07-2013, 01:44 AM
#870
Senior Member
Thread Starter
I know it has nothing to do with WDH, but I have to show off my new setup
Cl*** lV Hitch Install... (patent pending..)
Wouldn't you love to see how the trip went...? Good chance he ended up doin' some unintended off-roadin' somewhere.
Attachment 178609
Check the 'hills' in the background.
How would you like to meet this rig on a two-lane road....coming down the mountain in your direction.....power steering works real good now.
She's hitched up and ready to roll!!
Amazin' how the extra weight smooths out the ride.
Needed to air up the rear tires a bit ('bout 160 psi).
Attachment 178610
Added some super heavy-duty chain for extra support on the tailgate, (note the 'Heavy-Duty 'S' hooks to attach the chain)
Also paid-up for some BIG Number 5/16 sheet metal screws to attach the Reese hitch frame to the tailgate (see 'em there? one on each side...)
Likely two more through the carpet into the floor pan inside....
Yep, probably overkill, but didn't want the possibility of having an axerdent.
Attachment 178611
Most of the time was spent on the front porch whittling down that MASSIVE solid pine 4x4 to fit precisely down into the hole in the ball mount receiver.
Note also - The 14''x14'' piece of 3/8' plywood on the underside of the tailgate to distribute the load more evenly and beef up that tailgate support.
'A MAN CAN'T BE TOO SAFE'...
Cl*** lV Hitch Install... (patent pending..)
Wouldn't you love to see how the trip went...? Good chance he ended up doin' some unintended off-roadin' somewhere.
Attachment 178609
Check the 'hills' in the background.
How would you like to meet this rig on a two-lane road....coming down the mountain in your direction.....power steering works real good now.
She's hitched up and ready to roll!!
Amazin' how the extra weight smooths out the ride.
Needed to air up the rear tires a bit ('bout 160 psi).
Attachment 178610
Added some super heavy-duty chain for extra support on the tailgate, (note the 'Heavy-Duty 'S' hooks to attach the chain)
Also paid-up for some BIG Number 5/16 sheet metal screws to attach the Reese hitch frame to the tailgate (see 'em there? one on each side...)
Likely two more through the carpet into the floor pan inside....
Yep, probably overkill, but didn't want the possibility of having an axerdent.
Attachment 178611
Most of the time was spent on the front porch whittling down that MASSIVE solid pine 4x4 to fit precisely down into the hole in the ball mount receiver.
Note also - The 14''x14'' piece of 3/8' plywood on the underside of the tailgate to distribute the load more evenly and beef up that tailgate support.
'A MAN CAN'T BE TOO SAFE'...
I just hate when people do things unsafe and silly like that.
