[A/S] Re: tongue weight and suspension

["Matt Worner" <wornmatt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Thanks for your thorough response. AWWright I get it everyone- The 
> Airstream needs to lose weight!

Chris,  

Don't forget to keep an eye on the GCWR (gross combined weight 
rating).  Moving the fat from the trailer to the truck may not be 
the complete answer...

> Gosh this is going to suck...
> Oh well, better than the possible alternative.
> I love the infra red gizmo idea- I want one. I am running 62 lbs 
in my 
> new Goodyear marathon load range D's, rated at 65 max. They seem 
to 
> like this pressure.
> 
> FWIW I  tightened up the sway bars one notch on the Equilizer 
hitch 
> today and that has helped a bunch. The truck is level, although 
the 
> trailer's rear is sitting a smidge low. 

You should notice a lot more lateral stability on the road, as 
well.  I know my cargo trailer (square box) is a lot less stable 
when I count the links from the wrong end and leave the spring bars 
in the French fashion.  (Too Loose, Lautrec)

If you discover a source for a really large drop drawbar, please let 
me know.  I have the same sickuation with the F-350.  Best I can do 
is 19" to the top of the ball.  Next stop is to the industrial supply
house to buy a piece of square stock...

>I am out of ball adjustment 
> downward, so I'll have to live with it.

Have the same thing with my long trailers.  Not the best situation 
as it throws the front/rear axle ratio of the trailer out of whack 
and also makes the rear end more vunerable to ferry ramp strikes 
(ask me how I know that one...)and such.  (Note to self:  When the 
ferry loader waves for you to go faster, ignore him and crawl off 
the boat.  It's cheaper than fixing the trailer frame.)

> Cheers,
> 
> Chris Koehn
> Still raining in WA state.
 

Bring it down to norheast New Mexico.  The farmers there will love 
you.

Matt, still mouldering in New Jersey.