Tongue weight visualized

[tinkeringtechie]

Here's the best example I've ever seen on how much of a difference tongue weight can make:


[video src="http://i.imgur.com/dYz2tCE.gifv"][/video]

[david]

Very, very clever and very illuminating.

Curious, is the car powered. It must be and have just enough speed to keep it all of the way forward against the stop of the treadmill. I am surprised however that it doesn't drop back while doing its swaying turns.

David

[tinkeringtechie]

Very, very clever and very illuminating.

Curious, is the car powered. It must be and have just enough speed to keep it all of the way forward against the stop of the treadmill. I am surprised however that it doesn't drop back while doing its swaying turns.

David

It looks like they just tethered the front of the car to the bar at the front of the treadmill. I don't think the car itself is powered.

[rob]

Was just about to post the video here.

[mitch]

Great example! Thanks for posting

[pjcd]

A mustang as a tow vehicle???  8^)

[dwellsouth]

Yikes! Thanks for the graphic example. I won't forget that!

[pjcd]

Would tandem axles make a difference in the way it handled?

[jimt]

WOW  What a good example.  Big reminder and lesson for all.
Thanks for posting this video.