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excelrvguy
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Aug 11, 2016

What's wrong with this simple method of weighing?

When I was President of an RV manufacturing company, I weighed many trailers. I've always subscribed to a simple method of weighing our 5th wheels. I was often met with resistance and engaged in sev...
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azrving
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Aug 11, 2016
So at first you are getting a total weight of the FW then you are getting the FW axle weight. Total minus axles = pin. When you first put the landing gear down, the scale is picking up the FW axles and landing gear? Correct?

Seems right to me. I already know the weight of my truck and it's not going to change much compared to the FW so yes quick and easy.

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