Chorky
Observer
So from all the research I have done, I generally understand the following to be correct:
IF the trailer axle width matches your tow vehicle, and the trailer center axle to hitch length matches the tow vehicle wheelbase, THEN in theory the trailer will follow in the tracks of the tow vehicle exactly.
There are plenty of sites and documents to support this theory. Now naturally it can get into more advanced discussions with the amount of overhang a truck has behind its axle (as in a stinger - logging truck style), and such, but I think those numbers to have minimal effect as in my case I believe the rear overhang would offset itself and am not using a hitch extension as some with campers use.
Based on this, I would understand that the theory would mean that a F350 with a wheelbase of 168" (14'), would optimally want a trailer with said axle-hitch length. In my case, a 21' springdale with a 15' center axle to hitch length.
So, based on this, does anyone happen to know any actual calculations, to say, figure out how much corner cutting would occur if a trailer, say, had a 18' length from center axle to hitch? So being 4' longer? I'm sure the math is out there somewhere, and probably could figure curvature out myself given enough time, but just curious if theres a calculator someone knows of. I know my trailer, being a foot longer and a 8' wide wheelbase as opposed to the 81" of the truck there is a 6-12" cut of corners. But would like to see the math/engineering behind this.
Basically, trying to figure out how much cutting a trailer of X length would have as opposed to my current trailer - as that may have an effect on future purchases seeing as how some roads really can get tight.
IF the trailer axle width matches your tow vehicle, and the trailer center axle to hitch length matches the tow vehicle wheelbase, THEN in theory the trailer will follow in the tracks of the tow vehicle exactly.
There are plenty of sites and documents to support this theory. Now naturally it can get into more advanced discussions with the amount of overhang a truck has behind its axle (as in a stinger - logging truck style), and such, but I think those numbers to have minimal effect as in my case I believe the rear overhang would offset itself and am not using a hitch extension as some with campers use.
Based on this, I would understand that the theory would mean that a F350 with a wheelbase of 168" (14'), would optimally want a trailer with said axle-hitch length. In my case, a 21' springdale with a 15' center axle to hitch length.
So, based on this, does anyone happen to know any actual calculations, to say, figure out how much corner cutting would occur if a trailer, say, had a 18' length from center axle to hitch? So being 4' longer? I'm sure the math is out there somewhere, and probably could figure curvature out myself given enough time, but just curious if theres a calculator someone knows of. I know my trailer, being a foot longer and a 8' wide wheelbase as opposed to the 81" of the truck there is a 6-12" cut of corners. But would like to see the math/engineering behind this.
Basically, trying to figure out how much cutting a trailer of X length would have as opposed to my current trailer - as that may have an effect on future purchases seeing as how some roads really can get tight.