Weight/Balance Question

[Jim R]

Do you still follow the 10 to 15% rule for tongue weight with the Pasq? For a hitch setup like on the Super Tenere, I’m wondering if the fact that the weight is unsprung weight changes anything? Or do you still stick with the 10 - 15% rule?

 

[Paul]

As a professional truckdriver I prefer to load a bit heavier on the front. In winter on the truck it adds traction and keeps the trailer in line. About 10 to 15% is enough.

 

[roddesu]

We've tested with lots of different weight distributions. The physics of the ADV1 seem to be quite different than, for example, a pickup pulling a camper. There are a ton of demo videos like this on keeping more weight in front of the axle:

And when all is said and done with the ADV1, I suggest having the classic 60% or more of the weight in front of the axle and 40% max on or behind the axle. I also suggest you try to balance side-to-side somewhat closely. We've tested with huge weight differences and it didn't seem to impact all that much, EXCEPT if at a standstill or barely moving, you start to lean a bit too far to the side with more weight...of course it's going to work with gravity to pull you down!