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06-18-2021, 02:22 PM
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Is there a legit way to know the REAL tongue weight? I’ve seen a scale looking thing that kinda looks like a bottle Jack, but it would be silly to invest in something like that!
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06-18-2021, 03:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AlmostAPro37
Is there a legit way to know the REAL tongue weight? I’ve seen a scale looking thing that kinda looks like a bottle Jack, but it would be silly to invest in something like that!
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Here is a method I found on another forum from a very experienced RVer/tower on how to take you weights at the CAT Scale:
You need to weigh three times:
1] TV only, without the trailer
2] TV + RV, but without the WDH bars engaged - place them in the bed of the truck.
3] TV + RV, with the WDH bars engaged
Analysis:
Using tickets 1] thru 3], add the weights on the front and rear axles to get your GVW.
Subtract GVW 1] from GVW 2] to get tongue weight (TW).
Subtract GVW 3] from the listed GVWR of the TV to determine if you exceed the payload capacity of your TV. If the answer is a positive number, you're good to go. If it's a negative number, you're overloaded.
Subtract the gross weight of your rig from the GCWR of the TV to see how close to the max tow rating you are.
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06-18-2021, 04:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AlmostAPro37
Is there a legit way to know the REAL tongue weight? I’ve seen a scale looking thing that kinda looks like a bottle Jack, but it would be silly to invest in something like that!
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Ensuring that your trailer tongue weight is correct is silly? I'm done and out. Good luck to you.
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2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
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06-24-2021, 11:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flybouy
Ensuring that your trailer tongue weight is correct is silly? I'm done and out. Good luck to you.
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He didn't say ensuring his tongue weight was silly. He said buying an expensive scale was silly (when he can use CAT scales.)
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Cedar Creek Lake, Texas
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06-24-2021, 11:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CedarCreekWoody
He didn't say ensuring his tongue weight was silly. He said buying an expensive scale was silly (when he can use CAT scales.)
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He never said that either.
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2012 Laredo 303 TG
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06-24-2021, 11:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flybouy
He never said that either.
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Perhaps he will clarify his intent.
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06-24-2021, 11:56 AM
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We'll see.
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06-24-2021, 06:49 PM
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Howdy from Frisco, TX
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Sumosprings on truck & trailer
WeighSafe True Tow WDH
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06-28-2021, 02:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flybouy
Ensuring that your trailer tongue weight is correct is silly? I'm done and out. Good luck to you.
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That's exactly what I said. If you go through the thread it talks about exceeding my TV payload. Most seem to agree the advertised tongue weight is simply advertised and not the real weight. So I asked, what's the BEST way to get a tongue weight without investing in an item like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Sherline-LM-1...07REJTGI&psc=1
It's 150 bucks and I would use it a couple times only. If there's a much cheaper method to know actual tongue weight, why wouldn't I go that route?
Then again I suppose on the CAT scale the real axle weight is what it is no matter what the tongue weight of the camper is.
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06-28-2021, 02:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AlmostAPro37
That's exactly what I said. If you go through the thread it talks about exceeding my TV payload. Most seem to agree the advertised tongue weight is simply advertised and not the real weight. So I asked, what's the BEST way to get a tongue weight without investing in an item like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Sherline-LM-1...07REJTGI&psc=1
It's 150 bucks and I would use it a couple times only. If there's a much cheaper method to know actual tongue weight, why wouldn't I go that route?
Then again I suppose on the CAT scale the real axle weight is what it is no matter what the tongue weight of the camper is.
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Here you go:
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06-28-2021, 04:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AlmostAPro37
That's exactly what I said. If you go through the thread it talks about exceeding my TV payload. Most seem to agree the advertised tongue weight is simply advertised and not the real weight. So I asked, what's the BEST way to get a tongue weight without investing in an item like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Sherline-LM-1...07REJTGI&psc=1
It's 150 bucks and I would use it a couple times only. If there's a much cheaper method to know actual tongue weight, why wouldn't I go that route?
Then again I suppose on the CAT scale the real axle weight is what it is no matter what the tongue weight of the camper is.
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Mark gave some good instructions on post 22 telling how to use the scale to get the pin weight...which is the way I would recommend vs buying the Sherline.
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