GAWR Question
My Fifth Wheel has 6,000 pound rated axles, and the Gross Axle Weight Rating on the decal says GAWR 6,000#. I've always assumed that this means that the maximum load is divided in 1/2 to give 3000# m...
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enblethen wrote:
Then, his numbers do not reflect proper scaling of trailer.
He needs to weight both axles at one time. It would be the combined weight not individual.
He also needs to make sure the weights on each axle on the same side is equal. Rig must be level so weight is distributed between axles.
Please understand this is a theoretical question. It boils down to this:
Can you exceed 1/2 of the axle rating at any one wheel position if you don't exceed the total axle weight rating? Is 3,100 pounds okay at any wheel position on a 6,000 pound axle?
I'm looking for documented information.
Thanks,
Jim
