To weigh or not to weigh
Ok, I have a 2004 f150, 4x4, 4.6l with tow pkg. Am towing an Aerolite 718d with a supposed dry weight of 3050 lbs. There are only 2 of us and we travel pretty light, so I am not really concerned about...
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jason4598 wrote:
Scales are sometimes available at grain elevators, quarries, and landfills.
and a area feed store that has their own mill may have a platform scale.
Also we have a scrap steel recycling yard down the road with scales.
Moving van warehouse can have a scale. Some may or may not charge for the use of their scales. There is scale etiquette such as don't stab the brakes or go pedal when stopping and starting while on the scales. Sitting with the foot on the brake and tranny in gear can give a faulty axle weight. Put'r in park.
These are generally a single platform type scale.
1st scale run.
(1.)I drive my trucks front wheels on as far as possible for front axle weight. (2.)Then drive the truck all the way on for a gross weight. Subtract front axle weight from gross weight = rear axle weight.
2nd scale run.
With the trailer hooked up just repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
(3.) then pull forward till all wheels are on the scales for your gross combined (truck and trailer).
All the numbers you will give you the math for the trucks front and rear axles weight and the weight the trailers axle are carrying.
