To calculate the opposite side of the vehicle
wheel position weight, subtract this side’s
weights from the weights recorded in steps 1, 2
and 3. If there is a towed vehicle, proceed to step
4 to obtain the “towed vehicle only” weight.
4. If a boat, trailer or other vehicle is being
towed, it should be weighed and combined
with the towing vehicle’s GVW (Gross
Vehicle Weight) to ensure the total weight
does not exceed the GCWR (Gross
Combined Weight Rating).
Your RV must remain as level as possible on the
scale (even though an axle or side is not physically
on the scale). Obviously, to obtain the side-to-
side weights, there must be enough space on
either side of the scale to accommodate the RV
being partially off the scale. You may desire to
use wheel ramps to get the required side-to-side
leveling.
If there is a difference in the weights on one
side of the vehicle as compared to weights
on the other side, components (tires, wheels,
brakes, springs, etc.) on the heavier side could
be overloaded, even though the total axle load is
within the GAWR. It is important to redistribute
the load to avoid component failure, as well as
to improve the handling characteristics of the
vehicle. With these actual weights, it is now
possible to compare them against the GAWR,
GVWR, and tire capacities. These actual
weights are also what should be used to help
determine the proper air pressure for the tires.
Options to help assist when weighing your
motor home include using “truck stop” scales.
There is usually a small fee for this service.
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NOTE
Even though the weight of the total axle may be within
the axle’s rating, it may be overloaded on one side.
This causes one wheel position to be overloaded,
therefore, side-to-side weighing is required.
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WEIGHING YOUR MOTOR HOME
To Obtain Individual Axle and Gross Weights:
Scale Weight
_____________ lbs.
(Step 1 = GAW)
From CCC Label _____________ lbs.
GAWR
STEP 1
Scale Weight
_____________ lbs.
(Step 2 = GVW)
From CCC Label _____________ lbs.
GVWR
STEP 2
Scale Weight
_____________ lbs.
(Step 3 = GAW)
From CCC Label _____________ lbs.
GAWR
STEP 3
Scale Weight
_____________ lbs.
(Step )
From CCC Label _____________ lbs.
Vehicle Weight
(GCWR GVW)
STEP
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