Grant Whipp wrote:Hey, Heikki!
In general terms, the rule of thumb on a typical teardrop is one third (1/3) of the body length from the rear edge of the body is where the axle/spindle centerline should be. So, in genreal terms a typical 4'x8' bodied teardrop should have its axle/spindle centerline 32" from the rear of the body and a 5'x10' teardrop will have it at 40" from the rear of the body. However, amount of cabinetry (and where it is placed) and number of appliances will affect that figure. My 8'ers run at about 31" and 10'ers at about 43", but I don't hold cotton to that 10-15% tongue-weight spec ... I like it in the 5-7% range ... and that's just me.
Did you ever get those stinkin' chassis issues ironed out? Damned intrusive governmental regulations ... ... ...
CHEERS!
Grant
Grant Whipp wrote:Hey, Heikki!
In general terms, the rule of thumb on a typical teardrop is one third (1/3) of the body length from the rear edge of the body is where the axle/spindle centerline should be. So, in genreal terms a typical 4'x8' bodied teardrop should have its axle/spindle centerline 32" from the rear of the body and a 5'x10' teardrop will have it at 40" from the rear of the body. However, amount of cabinetry (and where it is placed) and number of appliances will affect that figure. My 8'ers run at about 31" and 10'ers at about 43", but I don't hold cotton to that 10-15% tongue-weight spec ... I like it in the 5-7% range ... and that's just me.
Did you ever get those stinkin' chassis issues ironed out? Damned intrusive governmental regulations ... ... ...
CHEERS!
Grant
Classic Finn wrote:I just want to check..
I calculated the following - For a 4 x 8 foot Wide Frame The axle should be
61 inches Hub to Hub in length. In General? And
5 x 10 it should be 73 inches? Would that be correct?
Thats for a Rubber Torsion Axle.... Up to 2000 lbs
Is this correct in general terms? Am I close.?
Classic Finn
asianflava wrote:My tear is 5ft wide and I think my axle is somewhere around 73in hub to hub.
PaulC wrote:Heikki, remember that the rim offset can have a bearing on axle length. I have a 75" on my five footer and, with the 7" rims I have fitted, I have a tight two finger gap between the tyre and wall.
Cheers
Paul
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