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Kayteg1
Aug 16, 2019Explorer II
Driving on the scales is always strongly advised.
When I was in East Bay - Martinez gravel yard would allow driving on their scales for free in the afternoon (they would charge for certificate).
How touchy is the weight is my last experience driving back from Alaska.
Even I knew my camper is heavy, with my dually I had lot of capacity, so it wasn't my big worry.
So carrying some rocks and stones, some souvenirs I used Oregon weight station, that leaves the scales on when they close. To my surprize wet & loaded camper turn out way over 6000lb.
I still was save, but the margin become pretty thin.
When I was in East Bay - Martinez gravel yard would allow driving on their scales for free in the afternoon (they would charge for certificate).
How touchy is the weight is my last experience driving back from Alaska.
Even I knew my camper is heavy, with my dually I had lot of capacity, so it wasn't my big worry.
So carrying some rocks and stones, some souvenirs I used Oregon weight station, that leaves the scales on when they close. To my surprize wet & loaded camper turn out way over 6000lb.
I still was save, but the margin become pretty thin.
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