Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024 at 09:13
There are exceptions I think.
Depends upon the design of the van/trailer & where the axle is located.
Our Tvan was a good example.
We routinely reduced our towball weight by packing heavy items both over the axle & behind it.
With the axle a long way back this packed weight was not far behind the axle, & with most of the van’s length in front of the axle.
Having two 20 litre jerries of diesel just rearward of the axle was a deliberate weight distribution strategy as
well as an emergency supply of fuel (rarely used).
Tvan fully loaded was around 1200kg, with a ball weigh packed thus at 105-110, towed by a Patrol at or close to it’s GVM of 3900kg (including the tow ball weight).
Never once had any instability whatsoever. A testament to good design.
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