Post your class C measured axle weights
In order to build a database and reference of actual on the road weights of our RV's given that MFG's don't provide them, please post them here if you have visited the scales.
Please include the year, make, model/length, chassis type of your class C. Give the weight of each axle end: FL, FR (Front left, Front right) RL, RR.
If you remember (and the old age memory is functioning) add some details such as passenger, fuel and tank levels.
I have been trying to dial in a comfortable ride after reading several threads here on class C handling. Wise folks suggested a trip to the scales; I did. I found out that my tires are quite overinflated for my given load. Time to adjust pressures for better drivability.
If you have never been to the scales, I found it to be quite an easy process. I stopped at a Flying J's while returning from boondocking on some state lands. Ask the cashier to pay for a weigh ($10.00) and a re-weigh ($2.00). Drive onto the scales. Put the front axle on the first of 3 separate scales. Ensure the rear axle is on the second plate of the scale. Push the button and via the intercom give them your ticket number. Drive off the scale and go back on it but this time make sure that either the driver or the curb side tires are on the cement. Most likely, you will have the front axle on plate #2 of the scale and the rear axle on the third segment. Push the button and tell the attendant re-weigh with your ticket number. From there calculating your weight per axle end is simple math.
This $12.50 spent, with tax, will be the most bang for the buck handling and safety upgrade you will ever make!
My follow up post will give my results.
Please include the year, make, model/length, chassis type of your class C. Give the weight of each axle end: FL, FR (Front left, Front right) RL, RR.
If you remember (and the old age memory is functioning) add some details such as passenger, fuel and tank levels.
I have been trying to dial in a comfortable ride after reading several threads here on class C handling. Wise folks suggested a trip to the scales; I did. I found out that my tires are quite overinflated for my given load. Time to adjust pressures for better drivability.
If you have never been to the scales, I found it to be quite an easy process. I stopped at a Flying J's while returning from boondocking on some state lands. Ask the cashier to pay for a weigh ($10.00) and a re-weigh ($2.00). Drive onto the scales. Put the front axle on the first of 3 separate scales. Ensure the rear axle is on the second plate of the scale. Push the button and via the intercom give them your ticket number. Drive off the scale and go back on it but this time make sure that either the driver or the curb side tires are on the cement. Most likely, you will have the front axle on plate #2 of the scale and the rear axle on the third segment. Push the button and tell the attendant re-weigh with your ticket number. From there calculating your weight per axle end is simple math.
This $12.50 spent, with tax, will be the most bang for the buck handling and safety upgrade you will ever make!
My follow up post will give my results.
