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Originally Posted by euromodder
It doesn't look too much forward when seen by a European eye 
To me, US trailers with their axle further aft seem weird.
Over here, axles are put near the expected CoG, with low tow hook weights as a result.
With such large side area, it's also important to balance the area fore and aft of the axle.
On the original design, it looks balanced as the rear end is longer, but has less height than the front. |
I understand US tongue weight is about twice what Europeans use. For two-lane highways at 55 mph max (35-45 including towns) such a "large sail" configuration may be fine. On divided-lane expressways with large semi tractor trailers going 70-80 mph regardless of your speed, good aero and more nose weight keep your family safe first and foremost. Less hard on the wallet is a really nice bonus!
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Originally Posted by euromodder
With plans to start building a house, I'm looking for a streamlined cargo trailer |
My less-than-perfect-but-better-than-standard-cargo-box trailer (post 65) logged over 13,000 miles moving me cross country (many trips, over a year) with aplomb. Now it's helping build a 1,200+ square foot (plus second story) barn. When I'm done needing it, someone else will enjoy a nice, unique toy hauler.
Cheers
KB