Posted by Will (in MI) on Monday, January 12, 2004 at 8:24PM :
In Reply to: Trailer Selection posted by Will (in MI) on Saturday, January 10, 2004 at 4:51PM :
I got it figured out. All I needed to do was apply some of that math I learned in college and with out some data make a few assumptions.
Assuming the FF PW is 60/40 balanced (60% is on the front axel and 40% on the rear).
I place the CL of the Trucks weight over the center of the weight of the trailer (could be a bad assumption).
The truck and Trailer weight 10,000# (on the high side).
The tong weight is 500# when loaded.
The distance between the tong and the first axel is 12'6".
The distance between axels is 36".
The truck would be positioned as above leaving 2'10" in front for other storage.
The empty trailer weight on the tong would be 124# (2,600# Trailer), seems about right.
Now when I get the final dimensions and weights I can make a final calculation I will know. But this confirms the way Dan in CO has his M37 loaded, leaving room in front of the PW for Tools, box's, etc...
Thanks,
Will