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Changes in weight distribution (towing/backing up)

2012-07-16; 10:39:23 EDT

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First, define short (in feet) and incline in degrees. Do you have a four  
wheel drive? Tongue weight is down force on the hitch ball. Lateral 
measurements  might increase, but I don't see a problem. The secret would be to not 
lose  momentum on the slope. Once moving, don't stop until you have cleared 
the  incline or reached your parking position.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 7/16/2012 9:32:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
c.robert.lester at dartmouth.edu writes:

Hello,

I'm towing my '84 R22 with a Jeep Liberty CRD  (diesel).

Should I be concerned about change in weight distribution  when trying to
back up my new-to-me R22 when the driveway has a short  incline?

My concern is while backing up the driveway, the 2900 lb boat  will increase
tongue weight to a point that will make me loose control of  the situation.

Thanks in advance!

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