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excelrvguy
Explorer
Aug 11, 2016

What's wrong with this simple method of weighing?

When I was President of an RV manufacturing company, I weighed many trailers. I've always subscribed to a simple method of weighing our 5th wheels. I was often met with resistance and engaged in sev...
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bpounds
Nomad
Aug 11, 2016
Vanished wrote:

I'll bite - again (and hopefully I read it correct this time..)

The trailer has a center of gravity.. the distance to the rear wheels from the center of gravity hasn't changed any - I don't think the weight on the rear wheels changes any if it's supported by a tripod or the jacks..


I'll give time to think about it. Or maybe someone else will chime in.

But here is a hint - this time there is a lever/fulcrum involved.

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