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Originally Posted by SEzzell
Looking at floor plans for DRV JX450 you could estimate the distance for the lever arm from the center axle of the rig, using it as a pivot point, to the center of the garage as about 1/3 of the lever arm distance to the pin. That would mean that 3 pounds added to the center of the garage would reduce the pin weight by only one pound. Your 1250 pound Trike would reduce the pin weight by about 455 pounds. This is only a rough estimate because I do not know the exact measurements. As you said, it is not a good idea to always count on that loading for every trip.
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Thanks, however I believe the fulcrum is forward of the wheels on these. If it were at the middle axel, it would sit level without the front jacks down. Your point is valid though. And as we both agree, don't count on the loading. I went with a 2022 Ram 5500 Limited with a Luxe Hauler Body. It has a payload of 10,870 lbs. The hauler body is about 1,500 so I could put all the weight on the nose of the trailer and I'd be ok.