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Trailer Design Options

Trailer template has various design options, which can toggle various topological changes in the suspension.
The following table shows the design options implemented in the trailer template.
 
Design Option Name
Choices
Values
Dependent Variable
Variable Description
One
1
 
Activate first axle
Two
2
 
Activate first and second axle
Simple
1
 
Activate simple body
Advanced
2
 
Activate advanced body
Solid Axle
0
 
Activate rigid axle (dependent suspension)
Trailing Arm with Torsion Spring
1
 
Activate torsion spring (independent suspension)
Trailing Arm with Bushing
2
 
Activate bushing (independent suspension)
Lock
0
 
Activate Fixed Joint
Kinematic
1
 
Activate joints
Compliance
2
 
Activate bushing
Standard
1
._trailer.pvs_fifth_wheel_motion
Activate Standard hitch configuration
Goose Neck
2
Activate Goose Neck hitch configuration
Fifth Wheel
3
Activate fifth wheel hitch configuration
No X Rotation
1
 
Activate a fixed joint between fifth wheel head support and vehicle body
Allow X Rotation
2
 
Activate a revolute joint between fifth wheel head support and vehicle body
Inactive
0
 
Deactivate Load Equalizer
Active
1
 
Activate Load Equalizer
None
0
 
No cargo part is active
One
1
 
One cargo part is active
Two
2
 
Two cargo part is active
Three
3
 
Three cargo part is active
Four
4
 
Four cargo part is active
Inactive
0
pv[lr]_hub_compliance_offset
Deactivate hub compliance
Active
1
Activate hub compliance
 
User- entered real number
Offset hub compliance from wheel center location
Damper
Inactive
0
 
Deactivate Damper for both axles
Active
1
 
Activate Damper for both axles