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Eric91Z
Jul 29, 2016Explorer
Ok, so have three weights now. Two were done today, one was from last weekend and think there was water in the fresh water tank that contributes to trailer weight difference. But the TV/TT had the issue both on way to campground (when there was water in there) and on way back home after we had emptied all tanks (except black water had 3-5 gallons in it):
1. Truck only, full tank of gas, just me in it (weighed today):
- Steer Axle: 3360 lbs
- Drive Axle: 2520 lbs
- Gross Weight: 5880 lbs
2. Truck hooked up, no WD bars, me, full tank of gas (weighed today):
- Steer Axle: 3060 lbs
- Drive Axle: 3580 lbs
- Trailer Weight: 5880 lbs
- Gross Weight: 12,520 lbs
3. Truck, hooked up with WD bars, full tank of gas (last week, some water in fresh water tank):
- Steer Axle: 3320 lbs
- Drive Axle: 3260 lbs
- Trailer Weight: 6080 lbs
- Gross Weight: 12,660 lbs
I know, the one problem now is the difference in trailer weight loaded and unloaded. Should have just done one more weight tonight after putting the bars back on before leaving, but two semis behind me in line. I can grab another weight in the morning in same way it is sitting right now since it is all hooked up ready to head out this weekend.
Looks like it is transferring weight, just need that third one to match one from tonight without WD bars for direct comparison. Will run there quick in the morning and get that one...
Have not been on highway yet, but have been on some rougher roads and with only other change being tire pressures being 42 f/46r - compared to 38 f/41 r last weekend, does seem to ride/recovery a bit better going down the road...
1. Truck only, full tank of gas, just me in it (weighed today):
- Steer Axle: 3360 lbs
- Drive Axle: 2520 lbs
- Gross Weight: 5880 lbs
2. Truck hooked up, no WD bars, me, full tank of gas (weighed today):
- Steer Axle: 3060 lbs
- Drive Axle: 3580 lbs
- Trailer Weight: 5880 lbs
- Gross Weight: 12,520 lbs
3. Truck, hooked up with WD bars, full tank of gas (last week, some water in fresh water tank):
- Steer Axle: 3320 lbs
- Drive Axle: 3260 lbs
- Trailer Weight: 6080 lbs
- Gross Weight: 12,660 lbs
I know, the one problem now is the difference in trailer weight loaded and unloaded. Should have just done one more weight tonight after putting the bars back on before leaving, but two semis behind me in line. I can grab another weight in the morning in same way it is sitting right now since it is all hooked up ready to head out this weekend.
Looks like it is transferring weight, just need that third one to match one from tonight without WD bars for direct comparison. Will run there quick in the morning and get that one...
Have not been on highway yet, but have been on some rougher roads and with only other change being tire pressures being 42 f/46r - compared to 38 f/41 r last weekend, does seem to ride/recovery a bit better going down the road...
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