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Old 11-08-2020, 01:07 PM   #232
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Default Re: Towing a Caravan - Mechanical strain etc

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Originally Posted by GasoLane View Post
Not quite. Cars and trailers are connected behind the rear axle.

Trailers on a Semi are connected directly over (or slightly to the front of) the drive axles. Which, as you would know, helps eliminate the 'tail wagging the dog' effect.
i believe its also one of the reasons why 'pig' trailers are not very common these days, as 'dog' trailers are much safer.
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