Using Closed Truck Weigh Station?
In another thread it was observed that some folks have weighed their camping rigs at closed highway weigh stations, specifically in Washington and Oregon. Who else has done this in other states an...
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ktmrfs wrote:Ron3rd wrote:
Probably a dumb question, but do those types of scales work like the CAT scales where you can get individual axle weights including the axles on the trailer?
every one I have used is Yes. most are a platform, so you can usually get two axles on at a time or individual axles. or by moving far enough right/left get individual tire loads.
I usually drive front axle on, write down weight, drive forward with both TV axles on write down weight, drive forward for just trailer axle/axles and repeat. that gives all the info needed to calculate each axle weight.
This is what I've done at closed weight stations. The scale is left "on" or operating, and I just drove on. I had to stay to the left to weight just one side of the axle.
