weighing

  1. Razorrick

    Weighing a 2016 Cornerstone vs 2026 Allegro Bus: Power, Tires, and Build Quality

    Considering trading my 2016 cornerstone for a 2026 Allegra Bus Bob Tiffin Special. Concerns I have: going down to 450 hp from 605, 315 front tires from 365, quality/durability of 2026 Tiffin product. Any opinions welcome. Thank you
  2. VE

    Best Practices for Accurately Weighing a Converted Trailer

    I made an effort to calculate the dry weight of my converted 12X6 single axle trailer. Went to the local truck stop and paid $15 to get on their scale. Of-course that weight included truck, trailer and myself. When I say dry weight, I mean that includes everything I carry in the trailer except...
  3. LarsMac

    Re-thinking the RV life

    When we got the Dancer, it was a bit of a compromise. Margo didn't like the Class A. She was nervous about the whole world speeding by with just a piece of glass between her and the world out there, rushing by. Don't get me wrong. It's a nice rig. But now, I'm not sure I need all that space...
  4. DA

    weighing axles and tongue weight on a single axle trailer

    I have a Ibex 19qbs that I wanted to weigh at each tire and the tongue. I was going to use my 2500 lb floor scale. I plan on putting the scale under each point, leveling the trailer and getting a weight. Then adding the 3 weights for total weight. Is there any reason this won't work?
  5. hogdriver-WO

    Looking for recommendations for portable tire scales

    I’m on the hunt for portable truck scales to weigh RVs. I’m thinking of starting a RV weighing side gig. I’m a certificated Engineer with 35 years of RV-ing and might start a minimal size biz. When I say portable, I mean buying two tire scales that have weight readouts. I don’t really want ones...
  6. BO

    How to Find 4-Corner RV Weighing Services and Alternatives

    Here is a link I found particularly interesting. Bob https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/12-essential-questions-to-ask-about-4-corner-rv-weighing/ar-AA1vCSWq?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=68b86665117c45af830b51b5f5340054&ei=15
  7. CO

    Weighing in in Winnipeg

    Does anyone know a place you can take your trailer to weigh in Winnipeg? Buying a new tow vehicle for my surfside and want to settle te weigt issue once and for all.
  8. PE

    Weighing the Trailer

    I took my truck and Trillium to a local weigh scale to try to establish fully load weights of the two. All fuel, loads, passengers were on board. I was hoping to get the combination weighed and then pull off the scale and drop the trailer somewhere close by. I could then take the truck back on...
  9. Sgt. Schultz

    I'm towing how much !

    Since acquiring the new trailer I have had to do some math, and became curious as to whats out on the road with me. If you would be so kind as to provide for me and the rest of the forum some of the numbers you folks have - I am looking at the just the gross numbers as follows: Please copy and...
  10. WK

    Weighing the Tongue

    Looking at towing with my V6 front wheel drive ford escape, and am concerned about ensuring I have the proper tow weight. I am not planning on putting in a weight distribution system. I plan on purchasing a TT with a gross weight of less than 2500#s. I have purchased the following hitch...
  11. CR

    Trailer and component weighing question

    A question for Frederick - The Scaleman or anyone who knows something about weight scales. I would like to get a scale that I could weigh things that I put into my trailer as well as possible weighing the entire trailer. I have been looking at this scale: McMaster-Carr , Digital Bench Scales...
  12. honda03842-FGRV

    Trailer Weighing Tip

    We're leaving for PEI on Wednesday morning and are going to weigh our trailer at the town's transfer station. When ever you drive into the dump they weigh your vehicle to measure the amount you're dumping and then weigh you on the way out. If I go slowly over the scales I should be able to...
  13. GR

    Confused about Scamp/Casita weight

    I know my '86 Scamp 13 weighs just under 1000 lbs. If the websites are accurate the new 13 Scamp is 1220 and Casita is 1880. for a 16 add 400 to 500 lbs. Yet when I look at for sale ads, trying to move towards one with a bath I see weights listed all over the place. That said it appears like...
  14. GJ

    Baseline Weight of 13' Trailers

    I love these trailers, but I have a 1400# tow limit. Researching here, and else where, I realize that the sub 1000# advertised weights were not accurate. I have pursued a couple trailers online which were advertised as 900~1000#. As a condition of purchase, I asked they be weighed. Both came in...
  15. Frederick L. Simson

    Trailer Weights in the Real World

    This is a spreadsheet of all of the weigh-in results that I have from the past several years. Several trailers were weighed multiple times. 8 trailers were weighed by others and reported in this thread. Sorted 1st by TOTAL, 2nd by TONGUE, and 3rd by Length Items 13, 14, & 19 are the same...
  16. ST

    California Pickup Weight Fees

    I know this has been discussed before but I'm still undecided which way to go. It's clear, at least to me, that California motor vehicle statutes do not require paying the extra weight fees for pickups with permanent camper (shells). Unfortunately not all CHP officers are knowledgeable or...
  17. CL

    Weight Issue

    I had my 1977 Trillium 1300 weighed yesterday. I was both surprised and very concerned. The scale attendant told me it weighed 690 kg or 1521 lbs. A document at www.trilliumrv.com/Service.htm says that "Vintage" Trilliums weigh about 1000 lbs for the 1300 model. Specifications shown on the...
  18. CH

    Weight bearing roof on a 13'?

    I'm wondering if anyone has added racks for storage on the roof of their 13' egg. I just bought a 1980 Perris Pacer tonight...wooo hooo! I'd love to be able to store some things on the roof. I realize it couldn't handle a lot of weight and would have to be careful about balancing the load, etc...
  19. PA

    Weight Limits for Front Bunks

    I could not find anything using the search function, so I apologize for probably repeating a question or two here. Do any adults actually sleep on the top bunk in the 13 footers with the couch/bunk floorplan in the front? What are the weight limits for those bunks? Anyone know? Thanks as...
  20. EM

    " Search Illiterate" Can't find weight for Boler 15'

    Okay I know this topic has been covered many times but for what ever reason I can't actually find the answer to my question using the Search Option.....What is the weight of a 1976 15' Boler? Thanks for any info you can provide me!
  21. Karalyn-FGRV

    Weight Dist. Hitch

    I am wondering how these are attached as they seem to HEAVY for me to lift! Are they something that needs to be hauled out of my garage every time I want to use them or are they permanently attached to the camper?
  22. PA

    Weight Distribution Hitch

    I'm still pondering whether or not our Outback can safely tow a little heavier egg than our 13' Scamp. The Subaru manual limit is 3,000# for the trailer, which opens up several possibilities if we're careful with loading. However, the tongue weight limit is only 200#. I've been looking at...
  23. GE

    trailer weight

  24. NA

    trailer weight

    do you know the weight of this Burro?
  25. PL

    How much does a 13' Burro weigh?

    Perhaps this is not the correct venue for this question but it seems to relate ..... Can anyone out there tell me how much a 13' Burro (vintage) weigh? I have a Rav4, 4cy, automatic. I always worry I will put too much stress on my car and transmission!

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