Dan Juday Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 Is this wacked or legit? Calling all engineers. Sound off! The Hercules 5th wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotfitz Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 Why do I see this thing taking traction from the rear tires when starting up a steep driveway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy 77zt Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 i have installed & fabricated hitches for rvs.5th wheel hitch tracks better if it is installed slightly ahead of rear axle of truck -about 2".if your are using a standard pull trailer make sure heavy stuff (tools & fluids) are loaded in front.tounge weight should be 10% of trailer weight.try using some of the antisway/equalizer bars like they use on big house trailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted September 29, 2002 Author Share Posted September 29, 2002 Spotfitz makes a good point. Also, how are you going to back-up? Isn't that thing going to jack-knife? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted September 29, 2002 Share Posted September 29, 2002 That's interesting. Hopefully there's someone I can talk to who has used it before. Considering the sway problems I had trailering during the OTC this might be a solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jwcanfield Posted September 30, 2002 Share Posted September 30, 2002 I can see it lifting your rear tires braking downhill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Perry Posted September 30, 2002 Share Posted September 30, 2002 Engineering is all about compromises, this is yet another example of someone letting the compromise get the best of them. it may allow more trailer weight to be pulled, but I bet a lot of problems show up quick with regular use. If you want to do it right just get a proper vehicle to pull your trailer. Perry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aaron Posted October 1, 2002 Share Posted October 1, 2002 Not only will it lift your rear tires off the ground when they pass over a low spot, it will increase the weight on the rear tires when they pass over a high spot (due to the leverage that is added by a 2ft extension to your hitch). I also don't think the tire swivels, so that tire would not be able to handle a lot of turning without being ground off. Keep in mind this is meerly good ol' Alabama redneck engineering talking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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