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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Dennis M M wrote:
Almost every truck stop has a CAT scale that will give you three weights: front axle, rear axle, and trailer axle(s) on one pass.
CAT is a brand name, and there are a lot of truck stops that don't have CAT brand scales. Many have truck scales - but I wouldn't even call it "most". And when a truck needs to weigh, all the truckstops nearby are the ones without scales. Murphy.
CAT scales are generally the most expensive because they guarantee the weigh is accurate. They will fight an overweight ticket should a driver get one from the state after getting a legal weight on one of their scales. This is mighty comforting to a commercial driver - but of little value to an RV. So personally I look for other scales. My local farmers association charges about $1.00 for each weigh.
Generally rural areas have a lot more options for places to weigh, and the proprietors are usually more accommodating.
