Looks pretty neat. Given the environment hitches operate in, especially for those that tow year round, I wonder how long that mechanism will continue to work?
It's a good question and will be part of my review process. I just completed a long tow test of 1,200 miles and also left the hitch in the back of the truck to roll around for 300 miles on local roads and gravel trails. I'll have that video up in the coming days.
My Aero hitch rocks and bangs with a trailer. Wearing across the bottom contact point at the hitch end. Wasn't worth the money. Too sloppy in the receiver just like yours.
In the video I counted the weight of the driver and any passengers in the example calculation provided. As far as the fuel, in my case the GVWR is 7,000 lbs and the curb weight is 5,449 lbs. leaving a payload of 1,551 lbs. According to my vehicles owner's manual the curb weight includes fuel and specifically states that the payload should only include passengers (including driver), cargo and luggage, and trailer tongue weight. It's a really good point and I wish I called that our in the video. Thanks for the comment.
Great video. Is that your original wheels and tires as any additional accessories will change your payload capacity. I’ve currently switched over to antigravity lithium ion batteries to save additional weight because I’ve been adding accessories. I’ve also installed an off-road aluminum bumper to save some weight as well with a big heavy winch in the front.
It's definitely one of those engineering debates for sure. You are correct. From a vehicle gross curb weight, I've probably added around 100 lbs. of additional weight with the wheels and tires. I was in automotive for 20 years and the engineers would argue that although the curb weight increase, the wheels and tires are supporting the suspension and not the suspension supporting the wheels and tires. then there was the whole power and brake to weight ratios...lol. In any case it's a good call out for anyone watching this video. Appreciate it.
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Looks pretty neat. Given the environment hitches operate in, especially for those that tow year round, I wonder how long that mechanism will continue to work?
It's a good question and will be part of my review process. I just completed a long tow test of 1,200 miles and also left the hitch in the back of the truck to roll around for 300 miles on local roads and gravel trails. I'll have that video up in the coming days.
My Aero hitch rocks and bangs with a trailer. Wearing across the bottom contact point at the hitch end. Wasn't worth the money. Too sloppy in the receiver just like yours.
Hi Tommy the pay load of a truck is with nothing in it. So your tank of gas and you in the truck comes off the payload as well.
In the video I counted the weight of the driver and any passengers in the example calculation provided.
As far as the fuel, in my case the GVWR is 7,000 lbs and the curb weight is 5,449 lbs. leaving a payload of 1,551 lbs. According to my vehicles owner's manual the curb weight includes fuel and specifically states that the payload should only include passengers (including driver), cargo and luggage, and trailer tongue weight.
It's a really good point and I wish I called that our in the video. Thanks for the comment.
Great video. Is that your original wheels and tires as any additional accessories will change your payload capacity. I’ve currently switched over to antigravity lithium ion batteries to save additional weight because I’ve been adding accessories. I’ve also installed an off-road aluminum bumper to save some weight as well with a big heavy winch in the front.
It's definitely one of those engineering debates for sure. You are correct. From a vehicle gross curb weight, I've probably added around 100 lbs. of additional weight with the wheels and tires.
I was in automotive for 20 years and the engineers would argue that although the curb weight increase, the wheels and tires are supporting the suspension and not the suspension supporting the wheels and tires. then there was the whole power and brake to weight ratios...lol. In any case it's a good call out for anyone watching this video. Appreciate it.
Looks like junk! Loose fitting!just what I want. Not