Thoughts on my Weigth Scale Results
Hi All, First off, if the picture isn't displaying (it works when I preview my post), it can also be viewed here: Link I'm looking for your thoughts on my first before and after weigh scale prin...
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Wankel7 wrote:
You need to weigh 3 times. You need to weigh the TV only, TV & trailer without bars, and TV & trailer with bars engaged.
It looks like you skipped without bars. Without doing that you actually do not know your tongue weight.
Additionally, you really have no idea what is being added back to the front axle because you didn't weigh with the bars not engaged.
I have the Centerline TS also with the same bars.
I screwed up the install due to the trailer not being dead level. It needs to be level. Find the flatest piece of pavement you can. Use a long level and make sure it is level. Then measure each corner to the ground to confirm it. Don't use the tongue to obtain a level trailer. It might not be level...mine wasn't welded on level.
If this means you need a new shank....you need a new shank.
So, my advice is to redo the setup paying close attention to having the trailer level.
Then hit the scales again weighing 3 times.
I think you have the right idea, but use words that can confuse folks. Your trailer does not have to be level, it needs to be parallel to the flat ground when setup. I don't use a level to setup my trailer WDH, I use a tape measure and measure the frame distance to ground front and back, I try for even or slightly nose down.
Level makes a difference when parked to run refrigerator and sleep comfortable.
