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Andersen Weight Distribution Hitch (WDH) Calculator - Borst Engineering & Construction LLC
Trailer Tongue Weight (Pounds or leave blank)
Trailer Weight (Pounds or leave blank)
Trailer Axle Load Hitched without Tensioned WDH (Pounds or leave blank)
Tow Vehicle Weight (Pounds or leave blank)
Tow Vehicle Front Axle Load Hitched without Tensioned WDH (Pounds or leave blank)
Tow Vehicle Rear Axle Load Hitched without Tensioned WDH (Pounds or leave blank)
Distance Between Tow Vehicle Axles (Inches, Default is Ridgeline 125.2)
Distance Between Tow Vehicle Front Axle & Trailer Hitch (Inches, Default is Ridgeline 180)
Distance Between Trailer Hitch & Trailer Axle (Inches, Default is Casita 137.5)
Trailer Axle Load Hitched with Tensioned WDH (Leave blank or see Instructions to Calibrate Calculator)
Number of Threads used to Tension WDH (Number of Threads or leave blank)
Trailer Tongue Weight (Pounds)
Trailer Weight (Pounds)
Trailer Weight CG Location (Inches Aft of Hitch Ball)
Trailer Tongue Weight to Trailer Weight Ratio (Percent, 9-15% Recommended)
Tow Vehicle Weight (Pounds)
Tow Vehicle CG Location (Inches Aft of Front Axle)
Tow Vehicle Front Axle Load Unhitched (Pounds)
Tow Vehicle Rear Axle Load Unhitched (Pounds)
Trailer Axle Load Unhitched (Pounds)
Tow Vehicle Front Axle Load Hitched (Pounds)
Tow Vehicle Rear Axle Load Hitched (Pounds)
Trailer Axle Load Hitched (Pounds)
Andersen WDH Spring Stiffness (Pounds/Inch)
Andersen WDH Chain Tension (Pounds per Chain)
Andersen WDH Moment (Inch-Pounds)
Front Axle Load Restoration (Percent, 50-100% Recommended)
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