visited CAT scales - the numbers are in...

[2airishuman]

Originally Posted by Mikethefixit

...It is very important to Use the CAT scale and get the balance correct.

good info roger! and the numbers look great.

are you using w/d bars?

if so, what rating and adjustment?

cheers
2air'

[mustang]

It Is great info Air, I have a question. is it proper to load a steering axle the same as a drive axle? as with case number 3

[Mikethefixit]

2air
I'm sorry U ask a question in June that I don't remember even seeing.
The hitch is an OLD Duel Cam Reese I believe.It has no names or ratings on the bars. I thinks there is a number and 1 word "TOP" at the base of the bars to show which side should be up.
I think there are 7 links in the chains of which I use the very last one. I tried goin up one link to 6 but WHOW NELLIE that was the wrong thing to do. The ride and handling went bye bye. I'm glad we wear seat belts. It was rough.
I need to get back across the scales to see where we are since I changed axles on the trailer. I gained about 4" in ride height. I had used a BLUE OX 4" drop in the drawbar, to get the ball height down and keep the trailer level because of the hitch height of the 1 ton.I have since removed the drop and I am only the tip of a bubble off from level. I use 2 different levels that are not attached to the rig. I do have points where I check for level.Works for me.
I do check tire temps when we stop (check only with my hand) temps seem to be running normal all around the rig.
I am satisfied with the set up and the comfortab;e ride it gives us. We even leave things (no breakage of course) on the table and counter tops,nothing on the floor yet.LOL
Will keep you informed 2 air
Roger

[Mikethefixit]

Mustang
I wouldn't shot for equal weight on the steering. U know I have the 7.3 liter Harvester Diesel. F350SW/Crew/8ft.
Before I change trailer axles my weights were
Steering 4120
Drive 4580
Trailer Tandem 5060
Total Gross 13,760
This gives us as perfect a ride as I can get.
Hummm 45 yrs of big trucks has come in handy
Roger
PS Possibly we will make the Rally on the lake.Wife said yes. So we will see how the weather shapes up.

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by Mikethefixit

Mustang
I wouldn't shot for equal weight on the steering. U know I have the 7.3 liter Harvester Diesel. F350SW/Crew/8ft.
Before I change trailer axles my weights were
Steering 4120
Drive 4580
Trailer Tandem 5060
Total Gross 13,760
This gives us as perfect a ride as I can get.
Hummm 45 yrs of big trucks has come in handy
Roger
PS Possibly we will make the Rally on the lake.Wife said yes. So we will see how the weather shapes up.

Mike.

Idealy, the front and rear axle of the tow vehicle, should be about the same weight.

The maximum difference is 10 percent.

Your weights show 5 percent.

What is the rating of your Reese bars?

Measure the top of the square bar as it goes into the trunnion.

1 " = 550 pounds
1 1/8 " = 750 pounds
1 1/4 " = 1000 pounds.

Andy

[HiHoAgRV]

Wow, a classic 2air thread.
Thanks for the info and it's cool seeing the "Years" old thread being used NOW!