Handling behavior of automobile towing fullsize travel trailer at high speed is studied analytically; computer simulation of system indicates proper range of design and load parameters for best handling quality and illustrates effect of some hitch design parameters; associated analysis provides supplementary insight into factors affecting stability of automobile-trailer combinations.


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    Title :

    Directional control dynamics of automobile-travel trailer combinations


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1967 ; United States , Detroit, MI Stability



    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    12 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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