2012-07-18; 06:05:12 EDT
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I don't see a problem, even in two wheel drive. In spite of the weight and trailer length, the Rhodes trailers easily. With four wheel drive you could do it just about any way you want. In two wheel drive just keep going until you reach where your parking her. Practice, practice and more practice. It will get easier with time. Rummy In a message dated 7/18/2012 4:57:43 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, c.robert.lester at dartmouth.edu writes: Rummy, 15% grade/slope it appears. First 30 feet is the steepest, rise is 4.5 feet. The driveway then levels out to less than 8% ending at 1-2%. Appreciate the feedback, Bob From: R22RumRunner [via Rhodes 22] [mailto:ml-node+s1065344n43688h74 at n5.nabble.com] Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 10:41 AM To: C. Robert Lester Subject: Re: Changes in weight distribution (towing/backing up) 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, [hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=43688&i=0> 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! -- View this message in context: http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/Changes-in-weight-distribution-towing -backing-up-tp43685.html Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.See the original archive post