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Quote: Originally posted by alex on 09/9/2016

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I put dampers on my van having towed it without.

Can I tell the difference? Yes. Just looking in the mirror I can see it is not bouncing around (only noticeable on non motorways). Only on very rough non motorways can I tell by the tow car feedback that the dampers are doing something. 75Kg noseweight is not going to affect the 2000kg car weight much.

for the cost of them, keeping 1500kg from bobbing around on the back of my car is good value.

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Quote: Originally posted by JohnMW on 08/9/2016

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Hi Baileyjake,
I did not want to get to involved in your first part in my last post but I think it needs some clarification. There is a coupling effect that helps reduce yaw in a primary way, however, this is small if you study Simple Harmonic Motion you will note that the pivot in an oscillation is not about the axle center it is about the pivot (ball) so the coupling effect is diminished and reduced to side loads on the two axles. But I commend you for your technical observation. If you can work with calculus you will arrive at more detailed analysis of period rates etc.
Trog I agree totally with your Bulldog leaf accessory it is much better alas still a friction device.

Post last edited on 08/09/2016 21:55:17

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