Directional control dynamics of automobile-travel trailer combinations.

Author(s)
Bundorf, R.T.
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Abstract

The handling behaviour of an automobile towing a full-size travel trailer at high speed is studied analytically. A computer simulation of the system indicates the proper range of design and load parameters for best handling quality and illustrates the effect of some hitch design parameters. Associated analysis provides supplementary insight into the factors affecting stability of automobile-trailer combinations.

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A 3531 (In: A 3520)
Source

In: Highway vehicle safety : collected SAE papers 1961/1967, 14 p. / Originally published in SAE transactions, Vol. 76 (1968), 14 p.

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