Towing stability studies
I did almost the same with my LAK trailer but used pop rivits and
sealer when I was towing with a Chevy Blazer. Without them, the rig
was dicy over 60 mph; after they were added it was rock-steady at
Arizona highway speeds (75 mph). The P/U I replaced the Blazer with
probably wouldn't have needed them, though.
Ray Warshaw
1LK
I had a ventus B Turbo in a Komet II trailer that used to quietly
dance behind what was normally a perfect tow vehicle. The sway was
usually kicked off by a passing car or when overtaking a big rig or
bus on the motorway. Taping 2 25 mm aluminium right angles about 1m
long, vertically about 100mm behind the leading edge of the fin box
killed the horizontal lift on the box and transformed the handling.
I often got some very strange looks from other club members about it
but I swear it worked a treat.
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