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mobileray381
Explorer
Mar 30, 2015

Weighing In

Why do some people pull there rigs in to weigh stations and some just drive right by?

My rig is a 99 F250 Powerstroke with 5th wheel.

I noticed a Cummins with a travel trailer (maybe 30 foot) sitting in line with the Semi's at a Virginia weigh station.
  • mabynack's avatar
    mabynack
    Explorer II
    Mar 30, 2015
    If you use your rig for commercial purposes you have to get it weighed. I saw several places in California where the sign said "All vehicles with trailers must stop."
  • the_bear_II's avatar
    the_bear_II
    Explorer
    Mar 30, 2015
    Perhaps different states have different laws regarding RVs and or what weights are required to go through the weigh stations.

    In CA, NV, AZ or OR I've never had to stop at a weigh station.
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Mar 30, 2015
    I have pulled into a state run weigh station for commercial trucks in WA to get a new rig weighed. They were more than happy to do it for free.

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