guppydriver
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I know my current tow vehicle is a Tundra, but I have a PB on order with Granger so don't be too mad.
I have a question regarding my hitch weight after a couple Cat scale passes. First pass was my tow vehicle only. Second was TV plus trailer (boat in this instance).
I noticed the drive axle on the second pass was 1060 pounds greater than the unladen drive axle weight. At first I assumed this was my hitch weight.
However, I also noticed that my steer axle weighed less during the second pass by 260 pounds. I assume the force exerted by the trailer transferred some of the steer axle weight aft to the drive axle. In this case 260 pounds.
So is my hitch weight 1060 pounds, the total increase on the drive axle compared to an unladen truck or is it 800 pounds, the increase in drive axle weight coming exclusively from the trailer?
Sorry if it's a dumb question. Be gentle.
I have a question regarding my hitch weight after a couple Cat scale passes. First pass was my tow vehicle only. Second was TV plus trailer (boat in this instance).
I noticed the drive axle on the second pass was 1060 pounds greater than the unladen drive axle weight. At first I assumed this was my hitch weight.
However, I also noticed that my steer axle weighed less during the second pass by 260 pounds. I assume the force exerted by the trailer transferred some of the steer axle weight aft to the drive axle. In this case 260 pounds.
So is my hitch weight 1060 pounds, the total increase on the drive axle compared to an unladen truck or is it 800 pounds, the increase in drive axle weight coming exclusively from the trailer?
Sorry if it's a dumb question. Be gentle.
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