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Axle location/Spreadsheet

PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:19 pm
by TNSean
When using the spreadsheet to figure out axle location, tongue weights etc.....

What approximate weight value would you use for the galley?

I am using 75lbs for a 100ah battery in enclosure to figure out if I am going to mount it in the galley or on the tongue (most likely on the front), but I am not sure how much to use for everything else in the galley.

Anyone want to take a guess of how much weight you carry in the galley? Maybe with an ice chest and without.

Thanks for providing the spreadsheet, it is a big help.

http://www.angib.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/t ... tear81.htm

I am building a 5'x8' benroy on a NT bolt together 5'x8' trailer.

Re: Axle location/Spreadsheet

PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:32 am
by Socal Tom
I added up the weight of the gear using weights from Amazon and the like. For the cooler, you can probably figure about one pound per qt of volume.
Tom

Re: Axle location/Spreadsheet

PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 11:34 am
by TNSean
After running a bunch of different numbers I am going to go with 35" from rear. Seems the most flexible. After I build I will weigh and adjust loading as needed.

Re: Axle location/Spreadsheet

PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 12:11 pm
by bobhenry
64% forward of axle and 36% rearward a good combination that should have great highway manners and should even back well.