Cat scales ? lesson learned
DON'T GUESS YOUR WEIGHT.I guessed that my cargo trailer weight was 3200lbs. 1650# empty + 1200# rhino + 350# for extra fuel,genny & camp chairs, NOT. Cat scales says 3660# after blowing out tire and t...
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Im not trying to start an argument , and its only my opinion, and we all make and these decisions for ourselves , but for me I like to stay inside ratings for tire and axle and have some cushion in those numbers
The way I look at it when your on the scales your sitting there still , just gravity
When your driving and you hit the brakes you unload the rear axle and load the front , the same with trailer tongue and rear axle
Also going uphill , downhill , accelerating, to a lesser extent
I dont know if these transfer of weight is totaly equal , Im not an engineer , just like to feel safe
The way I look at it when your on the scales your sitting there still , just gravity
When your driving and you hit the brakes you unload the rear axle and load the front , the same with trailer tongue and rear axle
Also going uphill , downhill , accelerating, to a lesser extent
I dont know if these transfer of weight is totaly equal , Im not an engineer , just like to feel safe
