Re: Trailer wheels??
Re: Trailer wheels??
I have worked in the wheel service industry for over 30 years. What I have learned from engineers (much smarter than myself for sure...) is that vibration is measured in destructive force. If a wheel assembly goes unbalanced, it stands to reason that the vibration will travel throughout the supporting bearings, suspension and trailer frame and transfer some of that energy to the tow vehicle through the hitch. This would happen at varying frequencies based on load, speed and amount of imbalance present along the two dynamic planes.
For instance, when your rear car tires need balancing, you feel vibration from your seat. When the front wheels are unbalanced, you feel it in the steering wheel. Ever wonder why? Because destructive force travels with varying harmonics through rigid metals. And while it is annoying, what many folks overlook is the repeated destructive force being applied to the, say, steering components to bring you that vibration up to the steering wheel.
That said, trailers are no different. We won't feel the vibration as much, because we only are connected via a pintle or tow ball to the frame. Does that make the forces involved any less destructive? No. It has simply been isolated. However, I found that U-haul tow dollies vibrate like hell without a vehicle on them due to their very short tongue length.
Anyway, I'm sure you are all bored by now...
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No need for balance if you're near the water IMHO. Now, a cross country trip begs all the preparation possible for the tires, hubs and a blessing by your clergyman I'd say.
