weight distribution

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  1. Jun 6, 2013 #1
    tbh1957

    tbh1957 Bobtail Member

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    will sliding the 5th wheel forward take any weight off of the trailer? got 110 lbs to much on tandems, and their all the way back.
     
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  3. Jun 6, 2013 #2
    okiedokie

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    Yes. 1 hole should do it. Watch your drivers and steer for over weight.
     
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  4. Jun 6, 2013 #3
    airforcetoo

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    All the way to the back? As in the tires touching the DOT bumper? That's like illegal in a lot of states
     
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  5. Jun 6, 2013 #4
    airforcetoo

    airforcetoo Heavy Load Member

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    At least for a 53fter ... Where are u hauling thru?
     
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  7. Jun 6, 2013 #5
    Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    Seriously...it might shift a little, but not really.

    Moving 5th Wheel FW will move weight from Drives to Steers.
     
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  8. Jun 6, 2013 #6
    fuzzeymateo

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    I used to figure 250 pounds per pin on the fifth wheel and 400 per pin on the trailer.
     
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  9. Jun 6, 2013 #7
    Balakov100

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    Guess it depends on your setup, I usully figure the Opposite.
     
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  10. Jun 6, 2013 #8
    tbh1957

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    Swift. Heavy haul. Its a tri axle refer. This is a backhaul. Tractor has a tag and 7200lb steers. Got 42660 on tri's allowed 42500. I 90 scale at cle elem, wa is ALWAYS open. No other way around it. No problem with more weight on tractor.
     
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    airforcetoo

    airforcetoo Heavy Load Member

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    Sorry don't know anything about tri axles ... Don't even know what the heck those are ...
     
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  12. Jun 6, 2013 #10
    Balakov100

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    That changes some things...but Basic Rules should still Apply.

    Anyway, dug this pic up, it's not a Reefer but...yeah you get the idea.
    View attachment 48380
     
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