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12-13-2012, 01:11 PM
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Rivet Master 
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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Have You Actually Weighed That Tongue?
Well, I was very curious, so I bought a scale. The best Airstream specs I could find stated a 805 lb. tongue weight for our '10 31' Classic, but that is dry with no propane or "stuff" in the trailer.
I had figured 805 (tongue)+ 220 (ProPride) so came up with 1025....pretty close at what looks to be 1040 +,-
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Steve
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12-13-2012, 01:13 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1960 22' Safari
Colo Spgs
, & Tucson
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 90
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Well done! I've been thinking about buying a Sherline myself. Where did you get yours?
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12-13-2012, 01:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Budget M3
Well done! I've been thinking about buying a Sherline myself. Where did you get yours?
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I got it from Sherline. You can use it if you come to Central Texas. 
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Steve
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12-13-2012, 01:22 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1979 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Topping
, Virginia
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 118
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You can also use a standard bathroom scale and a lever. I found the instructions on line but don't know where. I'll look around if anyone is interested.
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12-13-2012, 01:25 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1960 22' Safari
Colo Spgs
, & Tucson
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 90
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Originally Posted by SteveH
I got it from Sherline. You can use it if you come to Central Texas. |
Or you could bring it with you to Tucson for Aluma Fiesta  . Appreciate the offer.
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12-13-2012, 01:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
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I also use a Sherline.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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12-13-2012, 01:30 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tarnished
You can also use a standard bathroom scale and a lever. I found the instructions on line but don't know where. I'll look around if anyone is interested.
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Yes, and I've done that with smaller trailers, and it was kind of accurate, at least compared to what I thought it might be. Wanted more than kind of this time.
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Steve
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12-13-2012, 01:35 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Anna
, Illinois
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 5,877
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Have You Actually Weighed That Tongue?
Greetings tarnished!
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Originally Posted by tarnished
You can also use a standard bathroom scale and a lever. I found the instructions on line but don't know where. I'll look around if anyone is interested.
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The bathroom scale and lever method of weighing the hitch can be found in most of the Airstream and Argosy owners' manuals. The procedure can be found on page B5 in the 2012 Airstream Classic Limited owners' manual in this link.
I had anticipated the weight of my '64 Overlander's hitch weight very closely, but was off by nearly 50% on the hitch weight of my '78 Argosy Minuet. When weighed, my '78 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre had a hitch weight of 560 pounds with full fresh water tank and full twin 20-pound LP tanks and the coach loaded for a four-week trip to the WBCCI International Rally (my guess had been 400 pounds for the hitch weight of the Minuet). I was much closer with my '64 Airstream Overlander . . . my guess was 675 pounds with an actual of 750 pounds . . . again the coach had a full fresh water tank as well as full twin 40-pound LP tanks . . . and the coach was loaded for a six-week trip to the WBCCI International Rally.
Kevin
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WBCCI (Lifetime Member)/VAC/Pride Streamers/Wisconsin-UP Unit (Primary)/Missouri Greater Ozark Unit (Affiliate Member) #7864
AIR #827
1964 Overlander International
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
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12-14-2012, 12:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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Discount Code For Sherline Scale
In case anyone is interested, Sean at www.propridehitch.com is currently offering a 10% discount on Sherline scales with the coupon code below.
Coupon Code = AirSherline
I have no affiliation with ProPride other than being a happy customer.
Steve
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Steve
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12-14-2012, 08:58 PM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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Good discussion, here.
Anything on which JBarca (John Barca) posts is worth bookmarking and several readings. Robert Cross is known to nail things to the wall around here the same way.
I need to call Sean about the adjustable H/A stinger he'll be building, soon, and the SHERLINE is what Santa is bringing this boy this year.
Thanks, SteveH
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12-14-2012, 10:19 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1960 22' Safari
Colo Spgs
, & Tucson
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 90
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveH
In case anyone is interested, Sean at www.propridehitch.com is currently offering a 10% discount on Sherline scales with the coupon code below.
Coupon Code = AirSherline
I have no affiliation with ProPride other than being a happy customer.
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Thanks, Steve. That's a good price on the scale, but almost $25 in shipping makes it pretty much the same cost as other online retailers.
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12-15-2012, 09:08 AM
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ProPride Industries, Inc.
Commercial Member
Holly
, MI
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 642
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Shipping SHOULD NOT be that much. It's only 6 lbs shipping weight. That number is calculated directly from UPS. Let me check to see how it is set up.
ON EDIT: Shipping calculation should be better now. THANK YOU for pointing that out! I wonder how many sales THAT has cost me since that product has been added to my site (about 24 months ago).
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"The Most Advanced Generation in Trailer Sway Elimination"
Holly, MI
Tu ne cede malis
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12-15-2012, 12:56 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,041
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Yep......do, did, will when needed. 
Bob
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12-15-2012, 01:32 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS
Yep......do, did, will when needed.
Bob
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Damn Bob, why is that 25footer's tongue so heavy....you carry ALL your amunition under the front couch?
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Steve
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12-15-2012, 02:02 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,041
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveH
Damn Bob, why is that 25footer's tongue so heavy....you carry ALL your amunition under the front couch?
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First.....It's a CLASSIC, heavy bugger to start with.
Second....loaded for 'dock'n.
Bob
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12-15-2012, 02:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 19' Safari
GLENDALE
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,453
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In an Internet scan, I found that the Sherline scale body is the same for all models (e.g., 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000 pound models). You can change scale ranges by purchasing different dial gauges at approximately $28 each (not including shipping or tax). Then, you just screw in the dial for the range you wish to measure. Readings are most accurate (advertised at 2%) at mid-range on the dial.
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12-15-2012, 10:40 PM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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Thanks, Phoenix
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