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Leisure Time Larry · 04-17-2019, 10:35 PM

I agree with atreis. I find this video to be dead on as well. RV trailers and fifth wheels are mostly weight challenged. Is the weight evenly distributed? Left to right, front axle to rear axle? My guess is that a lot of the time, tires are taking on more than they should. They also yank and push and distort tires differently with a multiple axle set-up when turning sharply vs. a vehicle with axles far apart.

https://youtu.be/r-dFJfMriPc

04-17-2019, 10:35 PM	#7
Leisure Time Larry Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Black Hills, SD Posts: 144	I agree with atreis. I find this video to be dead on as well. RV trailers and fifth wheels are mostly weight challenged. Is the weight evenly distributed? Left to right, front axle to rear axle? My guess is that a lot of the time, tires are taking on more than they should. They also yank and push and distort tires differently with a multiple axle set-up when turning sharply vs. a vehicle with axles far apart. https://youtu.be/r-dFJfMriPc __________________ 2005 22' BT Cruiser 5211, Chevrolet 3500 chassis w/6.0L Vortec V-8; 6'x12' Cargo Trailer; Honda CB500X motorcycle for street and ADV riding; Yamaha TW200 motorcycle for dual-sport and trail riding...All of it for fun and adventure!