On Oct 21, 2004, at 5:38 PM, Felix Kagi wrote:
> We have concluded that wheel base is all important and most pickup
> trucks
> have from 120" to 140" and more wheel base.
> What is the significance of better suspensions, stiffer frames and
> bodies
> vs. wheel base?
>
> How significant is trailer sway control with a short wheel base?
I tow my F-27 with a Toyota Land Cruiser. It meets the heavy and stiff
criteria, but is definitely shorter than most pickups. I think it tows
fine, though might not be enough for a 31.
I think the three factors are vehicle weight, suspension and distance
from the rear axle to the hitch. A lot of modern SUVs meet the
suspension requirement, so they show the capacity, but they lack in the
vehicle weight department and the distance to the tow ball can be high.
If you look at rigs that tow 10,000 lbs or so, or really big RV
trailers, you see the fifth wheel arrangement- this mimics what a semi
truck does in getting the hitch point in front of or even with the rear
axle; and this is what makes it possible to tow the big house and horse
rigs with a dualie. I think it's important even at our weights to keep
the axle/ball distance as short as possible.
Horsepower makes things easier, but I think its the least essential
factor, unless you see a lot of grades.
Jesse Deupree
F-27 ION
Portland Maine
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