Using the CAT scales
I am always a bit intimidated to use these scales so I have never been on one. Do they charge you? Do the truckers look at you and laugh? It is not important or required that I weigh my set up, just c...
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jacobj wrote:
I have a questions for those who use the scales. I'm sorry if it sounds like a dumb question but are you weighing both the tow vehicle and trailer or just the trailer?
You are weighing the front axle and drive axle separate on the tow vehicle and total of both trailer axles so you will have three weights.
You watch where you stop on the scales.It is set up in blocks you can see when you drive on. Put front axle on one block drive axle on the next. And I just have the trailer both axles on one I guess you could spot it and spit that in to each axle but I never have as the trailer sits level and is mounted on equalized hangers.Cat scale at Loves Truck Stops is $9.50
