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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The numbers as posted, don't make sense.
However, it looks as though the trailer was on the scales during the "Un-hitched from truck" weighing. If so, the tongue weight probably was included in the "un-hitched" rear axle load.
If we assume the tongue weight was 1000#, having the TT attached with no WD should have removed about 400# from the front axle and added about 1400# to the rear axle.
If we assume the "un-hitched" rear axle load really was 3980-1000 = 2980#, that would give a more realistic load.
And, if we add the OP's 280# to the 3520# front axle value, the resulting 3800# would make more sense for the "un-hitched" front axle.
The decrease in rear axle load from 4240# to 4120# is consistent with a TT axle load increase from 7360# to 7400#.
However, the front axle load should have increassed by about 80#, but the data show a decrease of 100#.
I think it's safe to say the tongue weight is around 1000#, but if you really want to know, you need to do the weighings again.
Next time, you should not have the TT on the scales when you do the "un-hitched" weighing.
Also, try to ensure that all people and cargo remain in the same locations for all weighings.
Ron
However, it looks as though the trailer was on the scales during the "Un-hitched from truck" weighing. If so, the tongue weight probably was included in the "un-hitched" rear axle load.
If we assume the tongue weight was 1000#, having the TT attached with no WD should have removed about 400# from the front axle and added about 1400# to the rear axle.
If we assume the "un-hitched" rear axle load really was 3980-1000 = 2980#, that would give a more realistic load.
And, if we add the OP's 280# to the 3520# front axle value, the resulting 3800# would make more sense for the "un-hitched" front axle.
The decrease in rear axle load from 4240# to 4120# is consistent with a TT axle load increase from 7360# to 7400#.
However, the front axle load should have increassed by about 80#, but the data show a decrease of 100#.
I think it's safe to say the tongue weight is around 1000#, but if you really want to know, you need to do the weighings again.
Next time, you should not have the TT on the scales when you do the "un-hitched" weighing.
Also, try to ensure that all people and cargo remain in the same locations for all weighings.
Ron
