Got weighed

[fried1765]

I've got one & it was great for figuring things out. I rarely use it now as I've marked ballance/loading points & validated how much things sag at proper loading.

Most gravel pits will let you use their scales for free if nothing else is going on.

You can use use a bathroom scale & some lumber as a lever to safely & accurately exceed the scale capacity. It takes a little time & math. Really only useful for hitch weights & I'm guessing has an upper practical limit of 1k or so with common household or barn found materials.

I use the bathroom scale method, for whatever hitch weight I may need, up to 1200 lbs.
For those who don't understand it, the procedure is clearly/graphically described on the "E-Trailer" website.
Simple to do, and reasonably accurate.

Much better than just guessing, by looking at vehicle squat, or tire squat.
Procedure only needs repeating when load distribution is revised.

 

[dnw64]

You either need to get a Sherline tongue weight scale or when you were at the truck stop scale, unhitch the trailer and go back through the scale with just the truck. That way you can tell how much the tongue weight actually is. That would have given you all your answers. Usually a 2nd weigh in at the truck scale is much cheaper than the initial weigh in.

Anyone have any experience with the "Weigh Safe" line of ball mounts? Seriously considering one as there are no truck scales within miles.

 

[dodge man]

Higher numbered rear gears take a strain off the drive line. Most of this just in getting started.

 

[Morning Wood]

I think they are probably good. The sherline works with hydraulic oil. I called them because I needed a scale with a heavier reading on it than the one I had. They just told me to buy a gauge for it. So the 1 scale will work with all their gauges. They did tell me that the gauge is most accurate in the middle of its weight rating. So keep that in mind when purchasing.
My 2016 F350 with 3.73’s is beyond trailer weight and gcwr weight when I tow. Again, as long as your axles and tire weights are not exceeded and you are registered for what you are pulling and carrying I wouldn’t worry about it. My factory transmission temp runs around 190-203 degrees when pulling.

 

[oosik]

Well - Hail. With the 6.4L - 410 hp Hemi - 4.11 gears - the Taco Wagon will pass everything on the road. Except a gas station. So there!!!

When I mash down on the pedal - you can hear that sound. Sounds like a BIMBO suckin' on a garden hose.

 

[4570Man]

Well - Hail. With the 6.4L - 410 hp Hemi - 4.11 gears - the Taco Wagon will pass everything on the road. Except a gas station. So there!!!

When I mash down on the pedal - you can hear that sound. Sounds like a BIMBO suckin' on a garden hose.

But can you stop anything?

 

[Jstpssng]

But can you stop anything?

He stops everyone on the street who appreciates a good truck... we just have to gawk as he drives on by. :thumbsup:

 

[Code54]

Anyone have any experience with the "Weigh Safe" line of ball mounts? Seriously considering one as there are no truck scales within miles.

I just bought one about a week ago. I have not towed with it yet but it is very well made and had two people randomly say something like, "wow that hitch is heavy duty." The reviews were very good and they seem to stand behind them if there is a problem so I figured I would give it a shot. Could be a nice additional safety precaution.

 

[oosik]

"Can I stop anything?" Well, it does have 14" Brembo disks on all four corners. You can still tell that the Taco Wagon weight almost 4 tons when it's time to stop.

The brakes are more than adequate to activate the ABS. The Hemi power is more than adequate to activate the traction control system and the stability control system.

Unless I choose to put the truck in the "Off-road" mode. Off-road being one of the four operational modes for the traction control system.

 

[aczlan]

Sorry but I'm not the claimant. Talk to FCA if you don't like it.

So, you have 1600# of payload. At 10-15% tongue weight, that's 1000-1500# of your payload used for a 10k trailer. Not a lot of weight left for the driver, passengers or other cargo in the truck.

Aaron Z