Here's what I learned on the scales today
Went to the CAT scale this morning and learned a few things: - My travel trailer is lighter than I thought when loaded with everything but full water tank. I've never towed this one with water bec...
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When setting up a trailer the most important thing to know is tongue/pin weight. That is my opinion.
A travel trailer can be weighted three times and give you all the information needed.
1st weight the truck and trailer with WD engaged as that is how it should have been configured to get to the scales. Truck front axle,truck rear axle and the trailer axles.
2nd remove the WD and do the same thing.
3rd drive over to a level safe place and disconnect the trailer. Now weigh only the truck so you have each axle.
In my mind there is never a reason to disconnect a trailer on the scales. Not recommended as it ties up the scales for much more time than needed and you may get into a conflict with a trucker waiting to use the scales or even another RV'er.
A travel trailer can be weighted three times and give you all the information needed.
1st weight the truck and trailer with WD engaged as that is how it should have been configured to get to the scales. Truck front axle,truck rear axle and the trailer axles.
2nd remove the WD and do the same thing.
3rd drive over to a level safe place and disconnect the trailer. Now weigh only the truck so you have each axle.
In my mind there is never a reason to disconnect a trailer on the scales. Not recommended as it ties up the scales for much more time than needed and you may get into a conflict with a trucker waiting to use the scales or even another RV'er.
