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amdriven2liv 06-09-2014 08:42 PM

Re: Enclosed Trailer
 

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Originally Posted by tbirdtbird (Post 891779)
did you have load equalizers?

On the trailers I pulled?

No, matter of fact, those 2 trailers used a pintle hitch and not a ball style. They pulled pretty good. Wasn't sure going in, whether or not I would like it.

Here is how it looks hooked up. This isn't my hitch, just a photo I found.

Roger V 06-09-2014 09:13 PM

Re: Enclosed Trailer
 

Many years ago, there was a test made by a travel trailer magazine on wind drag. I was surprised that the difference for a trailer with radiused front edges over square edges was something like 45% less wind drag. After that I always made sure I bought only radius edged trailers. Like I mentioned earlier my trailer manufacturer said the V-nose did not have any better resistance to wind drag but provided more storage and was therefore more popular.

trulyvintage 06-09-2014 09:37 PM

Re: Enclosed Trailer
 

V nose will not reduce drag

Anticipate your maximum required interior length & height - add 20%

Consider storing your vehicle in your trailer - your trailer in your yard
or a secure location - install a removable hitch.

Buy local if possible & buy new if you can afford it.

If not - try craigslist for a local trailer - take someone experienced
with you to inspect it.


Jim


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