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TRUCK/TRAILER LOAD
WORKSHEET
The truck must be weighed with occupants and full of
fuel. Drive onto the scales and get the weight of the
total truck. Next pull forward until the front axle is off
the scale and get the weight on the rear axle. Subtract
the weight on the rear axle from the total truck weight
to get the weight on the front axle.
With the RV loaded and ready for a camp outing,
pull on the scales as before and get the weight of the
total truck and trailerer. Next pull forward until the front
axle is off the scale and get the weight on the rear
axle. Subtract the weight on the rear axle from the total
truck and trailer weight to arrive at the weight on the
front axle. Subtract the truck weights from the total
truck and trailer weight for each axle. This amount
should be less then the truck manufacturer’s GAWR
rating as shown on the Federal Certification Label. If
you are over the GAWR rating, you will need to
remove or shift weight accordingly.
Once you are less then the GAWR, you need to weigh
each individual wheel to insure you are not overweight
from side to side. Again pull on to the scales, but with
only the right front tire on the scales. Pull forward and
get the weight of the right rear tire. Do the same for
the left side tires. First the front and then the rear. Take
the GAWR rating of the front axle and divide by 2. Do
the same for the rear. This is the GAWR for each axle
end. Now subtract the individual wheel weights from
the individual GAWR for each wheel. If the amount is
less you are within the GAWR for that axle end. If the
amount is more, you are over the GAWR for that axle
end and you will need to adjust how your unit is loaded
to bring the weight down within the GAWR.
Proper weight distribution, load management and
operating within established limitations will aid in
safe and enjoyable travel.
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