OK, just got back from a 22 day excursion during which I went to the scales 4 times and still have no idea what I am at! The first time I went up (This was my first time weighing anything), I reached up, hit the button and asked to get all 4 axles weighed. I thought they would know I wanted each axle's weight individually by saying that. Wrong! Went in and got a read out of drive axle 7040 lbs and trailer axle 6600 lbs. I explained what I was after and she stated that next time ask for split axle weights. Sounded good. Did not have time then to do it so on we went to the next camp site. This also had a weigh station close so I went there without the trailer first and asked for a split axle weight. That worked good and got the weights of front axle 3100 lbs and rear axle 3140 lbs. Hmmm, that means I have a weight distribution of 800 lbs. on the SUV! or 1200 lbs. total tongue weight?
Both times the load in the TV was the same with fuel being topped off and everything else inside the same. The trailer does not have that much in it, especially towards the front. I try to load all heavy stuff either on the axles or more towards the back.
OK, now for the real mess up. I went back with the trailer to the same
place that weighed just the TV. Asked for the split axle weights. Got inside and got a read out of steer axle 7140 lbs, drive axle of 3100 lbs! What the *@!* I then preceded to explain what I was after and was told to go back on and they would do what I wanted. OK back up I went. Different voice, oh no, I explained what I was doing again and he said no problem we got it! Great! back in I go. Here is what I got: steer axle 3380 lbs / 3020 lbs, drive axle 3520 lbs, trailer axle 6700 lbs. LOL That's it, no more. I still have no idea what is what other than some how I am at 800 lbs. tongue weight on the TV.
If anyone is able to decipher the last read out, maybe each axle weight is there and I'm not seeing it? And is it possible to have 1200 lbs tongue weight?
Thanks for letting me ramble,
Bob
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