Johnvan
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I used a CAT scale the other day using the "weigh my truck" APP. The process was very simple. I downloaded the APP right there, created an account and added my credit card info. The APP used the GPS to know which scale I was at. I left the scale number blank since there was only one scale at that location.
Driving on the scale is simple, it's clearly marked "do not enter" if you try to go in the wrong way. The spacing of the three scales should accommodate pretty much every travel trailer combination unless maybe if you're unusually short. It's easy to just lean out and see that each axle is where it needs to be.
Once in position you enter your truck and trailer number. I just put 111 and 001. Make up what you want. I hit the weigh button on the APP and it took about 15 seconds to give me the results. You'll receive an email with the scale ticket within a couple of minutes.
It cost $11.50. A reweigh is $2. That's where you'll need to use the truck /trailer numbers you previously made up.
My results were exactly as expected. My Laramie only has a payload of 1352 pounds. I have my family (600 lbs) plus in the bed a couple of bikes, generator and spare fuel adding another 200+ lbs. My Jayco 26BH has a dry tongue weight of 500 lbs and empty weight of 5000lbs. It was fully loaded for a two week trip with 15 gallons of fresh water. (filled using a digital meter, about $20 on Amazon. Highly recommend!)
I was over my GVWR by 160lbs which I fully expected. Air suspension achieved every height, no error messages.
I was mostly concerned about the rear axle weight. It came in at only 3880 lbs. Steer axle is 3400. Trailer axle 5580. GCVW 12840 lbs.
Happy with the results. I might go again on the way home and try with the WDH disconnected and also try the trailer on its own with the tongue jack on the rear axle scale. I don't need to make any changes but it'd be interesting to know how much weight the WDH is transferring and what the actual tongue and trailer weight is.
Driving on the scale is simple, it's clearly marked "do not enter" if you try to go in the wrong way. The spacing of the three scales should accommodate pretty much every travel trailer combination unless maybe if you're unusually short. It's easy to just lean out and see that each axle is where it needs to be.
Once in position you enter your truck and trailer number. I just put 111 and 001. Make up what you want. I hit the weigh button on the APP and it took about 15 seconds to give me the results. You'll receive an email with the scale ticket within a couple of minutes.
It cost $11.50. A reweigh is $2. That's where you'll need to use the truck /trailer numbers you previously made up.
My results were exactly as expected. My Laramie only has a payload of 1352 pounds. I have my family (600 lbs) plus in the bed a couple of bikes, generator and spare fuel adding another 200+ lbs. My Jayco 26BH has a dry tongue weight of 500 lbs and empty weight of 5000lbs. It was fully loaded for a two week trip with 15 gallons of fresh water. (filled using a digital meter, about $20 on Amazon. Highly recommend!)
I was over my GVWR by 160lbs which I fully expected. Air suspension achieved every height, no error messages.
I was mostly concerned about the rear axle weight. It came in at only 3880 lbs. Steer axle is 3400. Trailer axle 5580. GCVW 12840 lbs.
Happy with the results. I might go again on the way home and try with the WDH disconnected and also try the trailer on its own with the tongue jack on the rear axle scale. I don't need to make any changes but it'd be interesting to know how much weight the WDH is transferring and what the actual tongue and trailer weight is.
I'm planning to hit a local scale this weekend or early next week. Still tweaking my setup and having the Air Lift bags installed...yet again...install #4 (3 bag/nozzle failures, argh). Appreciate the post!!
