Distributing weight properly

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by babycody, Nov 1, 2008.

  1. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    That's funny!

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  3. Bigstretch

    Bigstretch Light Load Member

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    Haven't seen anyone talk about a trailer with a 10'1" spread. You can put 40k on the trailer axles, vs the 34k required on a closed tandem.

    My situation is different, in that I pull a bullrack, but, a spread makes it SO much easier to axle out. With a closed tandem, it was such a PITA to axle out. Not to mention animals walk around and can shift the weight as well. Gated, or not.
     
  4. Mighty Mouse

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    No kidding, slide the seat forward... roflmao!

    One things for sure on these new International Eagles they are heavier on the front and hold less fuel than most of the other trucks out there. It's been a bit of an adjustment so I've had to rely on better fueling practices way more with this one. Now I'm going to have to break the seal and throw all my junk in the back and superglue the seal shut again 'cause I can't shift weight to the fore anymore.
     
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  5. AfterShock

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    SuperGlue, ...... eah?
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  6. Drew74

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    If I am adding fuel to the truck does a put the weight on the drives or the steers?
     
  7. gentleroger

    gentleroger Road Train Member

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    Both.

    Tends to go more on the steers but it's dependant on which type of truck, where your 5th wheel is and where your fuel tanks are.
     
  8. Hammer166

    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    Actually the 5th wheel has nothing to do with it. Look at your tanks, if they are halfway between the steer axle and the center of the tandem, they put half the weight on each. Further forward, more to the steers. You can do the measurements and math to find the exact split if you want.
     
  9. gentleroger

    gentleroger Road Train Member

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    You're right, but 5th wheel placement can have an impact as well.

    Ideally the suspension levels itself regardless of the weight on the drives but the t e are slight variations. A .25% slope can cause fuel to pool at the front or bback, impacting distribution.
     
  10. Hammer166

    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    The 5th wheel placement as absolutely zero effect on fuel weight distribution. ZERO, none, nada, zilch!
     
  11. gentleroger

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    That's not been my experience.
     
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