Nose gauge & weight distribution problems

[Lutz]

As long as the nose weight is reasonably accurate, there is no concern. After all when travelling the nose weight could probably fluctuate between zero and +200kg.

Instantaneous dynamic values will fluctuate a lot more than that.

 

[Buckman]

Instantaneous dynamic values will fluctuate a lot more than that.

I think we all know that which is why I used the word "probably" as none of us really knows!

 

[Lutz]

I think we all know that which is why I used the word "probably" as none of us really knows!

True, but in the engineering community one generally works with peak values approximately 8 times the nominal static figure.

 

[Buckman]

True, but in the engineering community one generally works with peak values approximately 8 times the nominal static figure.

However most people using a caravan are not engineers. After all we are only talking about nose weight on a flimsy caravan and not launching a complicated tech heavy satellite into outer space. 🤣

 

[Lutz]

However most people using a caravan are not engineers. After all we are only talking about nose weight on a flimsy caravan and not launching a complicated tech heavy satellite into outer space. 🤣

Whether it's something complex like a satellite in space or a simple caravan being towed over a potholed road, a peak being many times the static value will be about the same. An instantaneous peak noseweight value of 800kg or even more wouldn't be unreasonable to expect if the caravan hits a pothole or an unexpected speed bump. Besides, it may surprise you, but even caravans are engineered.