How a Hitch Extension Affects Tongue Weight

In this video, I explain how extending the length of a hitch - using an extension - impacts the forces on the axles of the tow vehicle. First, I explain the mechanics of .how tongue weight is transferred to both the front and rear axles - complete with the equations of the levers involved. Next, I work out a real-world example using my pickup truck and a trailer loaded with my classic farm tractor. Finally, I weigh my entire setup at my local CAT Scales - with and without my hitch extension installed. Links: Wikipedia on Levers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lever Ram Body Builder's Guide - http://www.rambodybuilder.com/year.pdf TorkLift SuperTruss - https://www.torklift.com/rv/supertruss Sherline LM-2000 Trailer Tongue Weight Scale - https://www.sherline.com/product/sher... CAT Scales - https://catscale.com/ Truck: 2014 RAM 3500 DRW, Crew Cab, long bed, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel Truck Camper: 2015 Arctic Fox 990 - Northwood Manufacturing Receiver: Torklift SuperHitch Original (20K) Hitch Extension: Torklift 28" SuperTruss Ball Mount: 6" drop with a 2" ball Trailer: 18' Utility Trailer Tractor: 1953 Ford NAA (aka "Golden Jubilee") Video gear: Canon M50 with 15-45mm Kit lens Futga Variable ND Filter Boya BY-M1 Lavalier mic K&F Concept TM2534T tripod GoPro Hero8 Black Editing Software: DaVinci Resolve 16 by Blackmagic Design