Trailer leaning to the one side?

rsaylor3 wrote:
I love the shim idea. I have my weight loaded and I'm within GVWR, and I'm right at 13% tongue weight.

How would I measure my side to side weights?

OK, I missed this reply.

The weights you have, did you split the front and rear axle weights so you know a total front and total rear axle weight. And if so what are they?

To do left side and right side, here is one method. You have to find the correct scale to allow this as some have guard rails right at the side of the scale.

See here in pics

Find a scale that does not have side guards and ideally has a split scale. The split scale is not a mandate, but helps with less trips over the scale.

These truck scales are 3 section scales so you can weigh multiple axles at one time. The truck stops are designed around be able to weigh a 75,000# semi in about 2 to 3 minutes.




You need to split the axles between 2 scales. This gives you total front axle and rear axle.



Then go around again and partly pull off the scale with one set of wheels. The other set is now split between 2 scales.


Then do the math to subtract the left side from the right side. You can now determine all 4 wheels weights and left and right side. This helps on the sagging springs and the tire loads. Also, make sure your weight distribution is engage when doing this. That adds weight on your front axle.

Make sure you are fully loaded with all camping gear and water that you tow with.

It is best to go inside and talk to the manager about what you are doing so they know and can help. I bring my own walkies talkies as I do not have a truck CB. I give one to the scale attendant on when to take a weight and a little to the rear axle. And some scale places will not allow you op be half on and half off. Again ask first.

Hope this helps

John