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ramyankee
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Jan 30, 2014

Term question re: weight calc/load estimate utility

Trying this out on my truck and 5th Wheel. There are a couple of terms I need a little explanation on. For both units they are asking for Steer axle and Drive axle. What are those? Are they found when...
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ramyankee
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Jan 31, 2014
""""" As it says, trailers axle weight. Weight of the loaded trailer minus pin weight"""""
This was part of a reply I received.I think I understand this. Is it saying(an example here) that if the 5th Wheel is weighed at 9000# and the hitch weight is 2000# then the trailer axle weight is 7000#.
Thank you

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