Tireman9 wrote:
Some data that is very obvious by its omission is the real loads on each tire.
I see lots of posts with the numbers for all axles ( 2 or 3 ) combined but almos no data on individual axle loads.
I have read elseware of 2 axle TT being close to 46/54 than 50/50 and of a three axle unit being 30/32/37%
The other part of the important equation is actual side to side variation with few units at 50/50 of that axle's load and some axles being at 45/55%
So unless you have weighed your unit with its full load (food, clothes, water, propane and other "stuff") you are only guessing at how much load you are actually asking your tires to carry.
Even at max sidewall pressure you may be operating overloaded.
All the above also assumes the axles are all in align and none are bent which of course introduces additional dynamic loading.
So as the title of this tread asks... "What is your Real Weights?"
This is primarily why I haven't posted my weights here. The true value of how folks weigh is somewhat limited.
I've had each and every truck and 5W tire weighed (military scales) and I've had CAT scale weights as well. I can tell you that there is quite a difference from side-to-side as well as some differences between from front-and-rear trailer tire weights on my trailer. It also varies when the trailer (or truck) leans when traveling (transverse loads) such as when the road is lower on the shoulder than center or during dips, etc. My first individual tire weight was with the trailer off level to a degree. Almost 1000lbs difference side to side. It is my belief that the single-biggest safety factor is, without a doubt, the tires/wheels.
So, what can you do? With my trailer, I upgraded with tires that were rated quite a bit above the worst weight that I weighed when trailer was NOT level. I now feel comfortable that I've installed the best wheels/tires I could afford. On top of that, a TPMS is in the works. I've taken these types of measures in every safety aspect I can imagine. My piece of mind is worth it.
I hope that the purpose of this thread is to educate folks. If so, these issues could use some more discussion albeit weighing in this fashion is difficult. Good on you for raising the flag!
