M/mover position impact upon noseweight?

flatcoat
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edited April 2022 in Caravans #1

does the position of the mover (in front or behind the axle/wheels) have any noticeable effect on noseweight? I am really struggling to get down to 70kg noseweight limit and pondering relocating the mover - if it will actually have any positive bearing….. I have relocated everything I can (within reason).

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  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited April 2022 #2

    As a motor mover is so close to the axle & at or below the centreline of the wheel, I wouldn't imagine it'd make much difference to nose weight whether in front or behind 🤔

  • flatcoat
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    edited April 2022 #3

    I think that too however just wondered if anyone has any experience of the effect of resiting the mover. 

  • Cornersteady
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    edited April 2022 #4

    I agree with ED, but also thinking about it on a single axle caravan I've never seen a mover fitted behind a wheel?

  • eribaMotters
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    edited April 2022 #5

    Mine is behind and no issues. As above, it is so close to the axle centre the effect should be negligible.

     

    Colin

  • PeteCI
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    edited April 2022 #6

    Will it not catch all the muck and stones thrown up by the wheels when travelling?

    I doubt there will be much noticeable difference to the nose weight.

  • eribaMotters
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    edited April 2022 #7

    I was initially concerned about muck being thrown up, but had no other option on fitting due to the shock absorbers location. After 5 summers and 15K + miles I've had no issues. I suppose with the wiring being at the back of the unit everything important is protected.

     

    Colin

  • EdTyler
    EdTyler Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited April 2022 #8

    I agree with the above that moving the motor mover would really make little to no impact on the nose weight.

    Have you tried removing everything from your front locker, including gas bottles, and see how much difference that makes????

    Sometimes lockers can be a dumping ground for bits and bobs that we want to have easy access to.

    You probably do this anyway, but make sure that your hot water tank is drained down too.

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