What's your "SCALED" weight?

[Runaway]

It appears some are guessing what the total weight of their rig is when towing. How many have put the combination on a scale to see actual weights:

My total weight with my truck (see signature) and 28' Jayco 5ver (Model 263) is 15,720 lbs. That is loaded with all fluids and stuff needed.
Steer Axle: 4380 lbs
Drive Axle: 4140 lbs
5ver Axle: 7200 lbs Trailer GVW is 10000 lbs.

Weigh those rigs and show what your actual weights you are pulling.

------------------
99 QC/LB,ISB w/auto,4x4, 3. 54, VDO (boost, pyro) Westin SS Nerf Bars and Grille Guard, Delta tool box, CP Industries pivoting 5th wheel, Louverd 5th wheel tail gate, K&N, VA CPC, BD/VB, Torq-loc, and Exhaust Brake. 54405 miles (1/12/01)
Ordered "01" ETH/DEE 12/11/00 Due date:2/10/01
00 28' Jayco 5th Wheel, 86 "Classic 16" Alumacraft, 00 Honda Rancher

 

[claymike]

Don't remember my exact axle weight but my total for truck and 5er is 19,600 lbs

------------------
Mike Clay
2001 HO,6 speed QC,2500,4x4Dark Garnet Red,ISSPRO E&B gauges on A Pillar, Rhino Nerf Steps Lit, Series 3000 brush & grill guard, NW Custom rocker panels, Jacobs E-brake, all options except leather, Reese 20k hitch. Towing a 30' Gulf Stream Sea Hawk 5th Wheel triple slide. The Mule

 

[Larry Willard]

I had weighed my '96 2500, 20500#, trailer weighed 13200. That is why I upgraded to the 3500ETH, I didn't weigh this one yet, but should come in just under the gcwr of 21500. Trailer definately under the 14300 they spec'ed.
Larry

 

[Jff24Gordn]

33,000 and some change. This was on a Indiana DOT scale. They were the ones kept in the car, and analog not digital. This was weighed in the driveway before a 200 mile trip to deliver it. It was a Great Plains 30' Drill on a 36' gooseneck. The weight wasnt a problem due to my dad dating the DOT officer. #ad


------------------
1996 2500, 4x4, 5 speed
-- email address removed -- Great Lakes TDR
PURDUE STUDENT 
GO BOILERS

 

[JohnB]

Scaled Weights:
Truck 6720
Trailer 8880

 

[JohnB]

Scaled Weights:
Truck 6720
Trailer 8880
Truck w/trailer frt 3640
Truck w/trailer rear 4960
Gross 15600

------------------
01 2500,SB, Club Cab, 5spd,3. 54 LS, Bright White, Camel Leather. 01 Sunnybrook 27' 5ver--All Stock

 

[Crazy Horse]

Scaled weight:
Steer Axle 4900 lbs
Drive Axle 6920 lbs
Trailer 1680 lbs
Truck weighed 11,820 lbs
Gross 13,500 lbs

This weight has been on the truck for the last 4 months and 12,000 miles and my "Beefed" Camper package works great. The factory overloads are Bye Bye.

------------------
2K Dodge 3500,4x4,SLT,Quad Cab,PR4 Red,Auto Trans,3. 54's,Anti-Spin Axle,Trailer TowPack,3 Piece Auto Ventshade Hood Protector,"BEEFED" up Factory Camper Pack{No Airbags},Factory Fogs,Rear Slider,Rancho 9000's,Rhino Spray In Liner,Smitty Built Nerf Bars,Alpine 60x4 Watt CD Player,Lance Cabover Camper,BD Plug n Power,K&N w/Modifed Stock Box,Amsoil 15w40,EGT Guage,And Enjoying The Ride.

2K Dodge 2500 SLT RC LB PB3 Blue
99 Dodge 1500 SLT/Sport RC SB Solor Yellow {Her Truck}

[This message has been edited by Crazy Horse (edited 01-20-2001). ]

 

[ralbert]

Are you fellows aware that vehicle scales have over an 80% failure rate on Inspection. I certify scale for the state of New York. I put my 3500 an a scale I inspected the day before so I know my gross with a 945 Lance truck camper wet is 12400. Do not believe most scale unless you see a recent inspection state seal attached.

 

[Gonzo 1066]

My combined weight varies but averages between 18,500# and just short of 20,000#. Alpinlite truck camper and 16' cargo trailer on a new ETH 3500. The truck is loaded that way 100% of the time.

------------------
1995 2500 5 spd US Gear 2 speed,PackBrake, bombed,big turbo, injectors CUMMINS POWER!!. 2001 ETH 3500 PackBrake, gagues,otherwise stock. 1972 "1066" International Harvester 414 ci diesel pulling tractor, big pump,turbo and injectors. Alcohol injection,BINDER POWER!! .
GONZO

 

[Kimrey]

17,340 #, 28' fiver, ceder creek.combined weight.

------------------
2001. 5 2500 4x4 6 speed white quad cab. k&n air filter, getting ready to add chip and remove muffler. 28'fiver(love to pull it and leave the phords behind!

 

[Scollins]

Well, I didn't have my boat with me, but I did hit the scales at work today. Weights were measured with a full tank of gas, fiberglass shell, some tools and me (220 lbs. )
Front = 4060 lbs
Rear = 3000 lbs
Total = 7060 lbs

Someday I'll hook up the boat trailer and see what the grand total is... ... #ad



------------------
Scott Collins
'98 Ram 2500 4x4 12 Valve Cummins. Slightly BOMBed! #ad

Renton, WA

[This message has been edited by Scollins (edited 01-24-2001). ]

 

[RamRunnerRob]

Our rig grossed 21,760 at Flying J scales somewhere in Texas (don't remember town)

Rob. .

------------------
'94 2500SLT, LB, 3. 54, Automatic, TransGo Shift Kit, DunRite Convertor, TST HD Clutch Pak, TST #5 Fuel Plate, TST AFC Spring Kit, 16 sq. cm turbine housing, PacBrake, AutoLoc, EGT Gage, Mag-Hytec Diff Cover & transmission Pan, DeeZee Chrome Full Length Running Boards, Northwest Custom Rear Flaps, Vent Shades,. Pull 35' HitchHiker Premier WideBody 5th Whl (13,850+ lbs). 155,768 miles as of 1-6-01 Full Time RV'ers, Portsmouth, Ohio is "home".

 

[K-Man]

I weighed my truck and trailer in Benson, AZ last year. 21,650lbs.

 

[John_P]

Runaway:

Had my truck weighed on a "Cat" Scale
in Indiana the first of the month.

Truck Weight: 6,820 pounds
(That was with full fuel
and me in it. )

------------------
Red '96 4x4 2500 Auto 3. 54, TST #5, Major Pump Mods(By "Scheid Diesel") 370 Diamond B Injectors, Gov. Spring kit, AFC Spring kit, Banks Exhaust, Prime Loc, Cummins Chrome Kit, Pro-Torque Converter, BD Valve Body, BD Pressure Loc, Isspro Gauges, Sendel 16" Alum Wheels w/ 33" BFGs

 

[KevinK]

I recently purchased a 5th wheel with an advertised total weight of 7700# and a pin weight of 1600#. I pulled it onto my friendly neighborhood gravel yard scales to see what it really weighed. I know the truck itself is about 7100# (with me). Anyway, with the trailer (completely empty), the truck weight was 9600# and the trailer (still connected to the truck) was 7000#. This seems to imply that the pin weight of the trailer is 2500# and the total trailer weight is 9500#. I don't see how it could be that far off from the advertised weight, especially the pin weight. I'm over both the pathetically low tow rating of 9000# (which still amazes and frustrates me) and the equally pathetically low GCVW of 16000#.

------------------
2k 3500, QC, 4x4, SLT+, auto, 3. 55s, 4" exhaust w/muffler, 14sq. cm Holset turbine housing, Westach gauges (EGT, Boost, transmission)

 

[Runaway]

Kevin, that gravel pit scale --when was it last certified? May want to go to your local truck stop and weigh on one of those "CAT" scales. Also, was the scale you used section'd. Meaning; were you able to put the front axle on one section, the drivers on another and then the trailer wheels on the third section?

 

[KevinK]

Runaway, I don't know when the scales were certified and it is not sectioned. There is one plate that I can fit either the truck or the railer on. After weighing it, I may run by a truck scale and see what it says. The gravel yard is nice because it's close and free. I have read that trailers are heavier than the published weight, but this seems too far off.

 

[Happy Camper]

Weighed on a private woodproducts scale with myself and co-pilot. 18,580# total. Room on scales for both units. The 100gal water tank water tank was empty. The 60 gal fuel tank was full. So if I fill the water tank etc I will need to add 1000+lbs.

------------------
Bert
2001. 5,3500 QC 4x4, HO/6spd,limited slip,BD brake,60 gal Aero tank.

 

[Jumbo Jet]

Weight - lbs.
Steer Drive Trailer Gross
4,040 4,380 6,600 15,020

Weighed on CAT scale at Pilot Truck Stop, Springdale, Arkansas.

Trailer was dry.