How to shift weight off front end
This weekend I ran the truck and TT over a CAT scale on the way home. I only ran it across once, and kept the WDH engaged. Next time I'll run at least twice over the scale. Unfortunately, I fou...
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Well, just to close the circuit on this thread... I have done some due diligence since my original post.
The tare weight of my truck, with just me in it: (weighed 7/1/2015)
Frnt = 3740 RR = 2860 Tare weight = 6600.
Today I re-weighed at the CAT scale loaded for camp: (weighed 7/26/2015)
WDH Engaged: Frnt = 3780 RR = 4620 Trailer Tandem = 7820 Gross Com 16220
WDH Disengaged: Frnt = 3540 RR = 4960 Trailer Tandem = 7720 Gross Com 16220
So - everyone who said I had parked the rear tires partially on the front and rear pad of the scale... Nailed it! Nice job.
I'm OK on my axle ratings for the truck, but I'm at 101% of my Gross Combined Rating.
I did cull out a bunch of stuff from the truck and trailer, the only thing left that can be tossed is the driver and passenger extra weight we carry around our guts.
For my analysis, It looks like I've done pretty good distributing the weight, and my coupled and WDH engaged front axle is only 40 pounds heavier with the trailer than an empty truck. all intensive purposes, my front axle weight equals the tare axle weight.
I don't think I've got enough information to make the pin weight calc, though.
I should have decoupled the trailer today, and run the truck, its passengers, and the gear in the bed over the scales. Maybe next time. I'm still getting the hang of the lingo, and the "etiquette" at a commercial truck stop.
Here's the process:
1. Drive onto the scale, hit the button, ask for a first weight. Give the attendant your license plate number.
2. Walk into the office, and pay $10.50 for your weight slip. Tell the attendant you're going around for a second weigh.
3. Change your setup, and run onto the scale & hit the call button.
4. Ask for a second weigh. NOT a "Second First-Weigh." Give the attendant your first weigh slip-number.
5. Walk into the office, pay $2.
What I should have done was unhook the camper, and go over the scale a third time and ask for another "First Weigh." That would have cost me another $10.50
But... by that time the wifey, kids, and dog were all giving me the stink eye.
The tare weight of my truck, with just me in it: (weighed 7/1/2015)
Frnt = 3740 RR = 2860 Tare weight = 6600.
Today I re-weighed at the CAT scale loaded for camp: (weighed 7/26/2015)
WDH Engaged: Frnt = 3780 RR = 4620 Trailer Tandem = 7820 Gross Com 16220
WDH Disengaged: Frnt = 3540 RR = 4960 Trailer Tandem = 7720 Gross Com 16220
So - everyone who said I had parked the rear tires partially on the front and rear pad of the scale... Nailed it! Nice job.
I'm OK on my axle ratings for the truck, but I'm at 101% of my Gross Combined Rating.
I did cull out a bunch of stuff from the truck and trailer, the only thing left that can be tossed is the driver and passenger extra weight we carry around our guts.
For my analysis, It looks like I've done pretty good distributing the weight, and my coupled and WDH engaged front axle is only 40 pounds heavier with the trailer than an empty truck. all intensive purposes, my front axle weight equals the tare axle weight.
I don't think I've got enough information to make the pin weight calc, though.
I should have decoupled the trailer today, and run the truck, its passengers, and the gear in the bed over the scales. Maybe next time. I'm still getting the hang of the lingo, and the "etiquette" at a commercial truck stop.
Here's the process:
1. Drive onto the scale, hit the button, ask for a first weight. Give the attendant your license plate number.
2. Walk into the office, and pay $10.50 for your weight slip. Tell the attendant you're going around for a second weigh.
3. Change your setup, and run onto the scale & hit the call button.
4. Ask for a second weigh. NOT a "Second First-Weigh." Give the attendant your first weigh slip-number.
5. Walk into the office, pay $2.
What I should have done was unhook the camper, and go over the scale a third time and ask for another "First Weigh." That would have cost me another $10.50
But... by that time the wifey, kids, and dog were all giving me the stink eye.
