Rgn center of gravity

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  1. BOM19:26

    BOM19:26 Bobtail Member

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    I have an extendable 3rd axle flip Rgn and am trying to figure out where the center of gravity
    Is closed ? Can anyone get me in the right area.
     
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  3. starmac

    starmac Road Train Member

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    I am not sure what you are asking, center of gravity, or where you need to center the weight, maybe?
     
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  4. HoneyBadger67

    HoneyBadger67 Road Train Member

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    I'm assuming you mean the weight center? With a flip up, it'll probably be just forward of the center running/ indicator light. With flip down, it'll be rear of the light
     
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  5. BOM19:26

    BOM19:26 Bobtail Member

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    Yes I meant where the weight splits
     
  6. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Flatbeds usually worked out about 14 inches above the deck proper for COG purposes. I don't see why a RGN would be any different.
     
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    BOM19:26 Bobtail Member

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    I thought having the flip down would allow me to throw more weight forward ? If it’s down I would have more weight on the trailer?
     
  8. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    I am appreciative of your very good question.

    I simply do not possess that kind of advanced knowledge. All I know is a flatbed deck will give you a certain COG along it's length at a certain height, usually around 14 inches the way I have been trained.

    IF you are talking about applying a LOAD FORWARDS as in closer to your tractor then thats for weight purposes.

    Your axles on your tractor and trailer will be self explanatory against the Maximum weights allowed for your entire rig. If you are capable of scaling whatever you intend to put onto your deck wherever you think it needs to be then you are doing well.
     
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  9. HoneyBadger67

    HoneyBadger67 Road Train Member

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    If it's down, you can carry more weight to the rear. If it's up, the rear is preloaded with whatever the flip weighs.
     
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    BOM19:26 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks I am aware that u can carry more on 3 axles vs 2 . To better explain I just got the trailer . My first load was a light stretch so i haven’t been able To gain any first hand experience on where my center maybe I have a 29’11 deck I’m am looking to load an 81k piece 29 foot long on 7 axles and am trying to figure out would I be able to scale it closed. the load is pretty much even on the weight
     
  11. HoneyBadger67

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    That would depend, then, on what your tag is rated for.
     
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