Hit the scale, how can I be this heavy?
I hit the scale yesterday and pretty surprised by the numbers. I'm over on GVW, rim capacity and tire capacity. Would never have thought I was based on estimates. I thought I was maybe over by a coupl...
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I'm on the fence (depending on what scale was used). Reason I say that is because CAT scales are guaranteed to be accurate every time. In fact, if you are a commercial trucker and weigh on a CAT scale and get an over weight / over axle (weight) ticket, CAT scales will pay the ticket (so long as you prove you didn't alter the load between weighing and going down the road, which is pretty easy to do, especially today with electronic logs.
Depends on where you weigh, the accuracy of the scale but even 'other' scales (if commercial), must be certified by the local weights and measures governmental agency for accuracy, to be used commercially.
Been my observance in the past that most campers weigh quite a bit more than the 'advertised weight' to begin with and....
I've heard that in British Columbia (if you happen to be heading to Alaska), the the BC Highway Patrol (or whatever they are called), randomly weigh RV's and issue overweight tickets and fines based on the GVW (and axle loading) for a particular vehicle. Whether that is true or not, I have no idea. Could be a rumor for all I know.
Depends on where you weigh, the accuracy of the scale but even 'other' scales (if commercial), must be certified by the local weights and measures governmental agency for accuracy, to be used commercially.
Been my observance in the past that most campers weigh quite a bit more than the 'advertised weight' to begin with and....
I've heard that in British Columbia (if you happen to be heading to Alaska), the the BC Highway Patrol (or whatever they are called), randomly weigh RV's and issue overweight tickets and fines based on the GVW (and axle loading) for a particular vehicle. Whether that is true or not, I have no idea. Could be a rumor for all I know.
