Distributing weight properly
Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by babycody, Nov 1, 2008.
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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. -
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.AfterShock Thanks this. -
SuperGlue, ...... eah?
Hmmmmmmmmmm...........
Mighty Mouse Thanks this. -
If I am adding fuel to the truck does a put the weight on the drives or the steers?
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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. -
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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. -
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