Proper way to weigh rig? Scale update.
I am going to do some weighing at a scale and was wondering what is the best way to do this. I am trying to see if my WD system(Equalizer) is setup properly and also to find out my tongue weight. ...
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For a travel trailer- assuming that you're doing it at a CAT scale that has 3 scales that you pull onto:
1) Weighing #1 - hooked up and ready for travel - truck's front tires (aka steer axle) on the first pad; truck's rear tires (aka drive axle) on the second pad; all trailer axles on third pad
2) Weighing #2 - disconnect the WDH bars and put them into the truck bed - same axles/arrangement as #1
3) Weighing #3 - park the camper in a truck spot and move the WDH bars to the camper - same truck axles as weighing #1
Throughout all 3 weighs, nothing should change - no moving of passengers, no one goes to the bathroom, etc. Do them all at once (not before and after a trip, for instance).
If you're weighing at a different scale - you essentially want all of the same weights, you'll just have to move the truck more often to get individual weights.
If you're going to a CAT scale, it can be a challenge to reach the call button. I found I had to stretch, but I could reach it (just not hear real well). Many people are taking a short 3' stick of some sort to push it *or* going inside ahead of time to get the phone number of the weigh desk and calling that instead of using the button.
My CAT scale weightings costed me $10 for the first weigh and then $1 or $2 for each re-weigh.
Finally, load the truck and camper as if you were going camping. Family in the truck, carp in the truck bed, etc.
1) Weighing #1 - hooked up and ready for travel - truck's front tires (aka steer axle) on the first pad; truck's rear tires (aka drive axle) on the second pad; all trailer axles on third pad
2) Weighing #2 - disconnect the WDH bars and put them into the truck bed - same axles/arrangement as #1
3) Weighing #3 - park the camper in a truck spot and move the WDH bars to the camper - same truck axles as weighing #1
Throughout all 3 weighs, nothing should change - no moving of passengers, no one goes to the bathroom, etc. Do them all at once (not before and after a trip, for instance).
If you're weighing at a different scale - you essentially want all of the same weights, you'll just have to move the truck more often to get individual weights.
If you're going to a CAT scale, it can be a challenge to reach the call button. I found I had to stretch, but I could reach it (just not hear real well). Many people are taking a short 3' stick of some sort to push it *or* going inside ahead of time to get the phone number of the weigh desk and calling that instead of using the button.
My CAT scale weightings costed me $10 for the first weigh and then $1 or $2 for each re-weigh.
Finally, load the truck and camper as if you were going camping. Family in the truck, carp in the truck bed, etc.
