04-9
On The Road
WEIGHING YOUR TANDEM AXLE MOTOR HOME
To Obtain Individual Wheel Positions Weights:
One Side
Scale Weight _____________ lbs.
(Step 2c)
Calculate Other _____________ lbs.
Side Weight (Step 1d - 2c)
Tire Load (lbs.) _____________ lbs.
(See Note*)
Inflation _____________ psi.
(See Note*)
STEP 2c
One Side
Scale Weight _____________ lbs.
Step 2d: Right Duals = (2b - 2c)
Calculate Other _____________ lbs.
Side Weight Left Duals (1e - 2d)
Tire Load (lbs.) _____________ lbs.
(See Note*)
Inflation _____________ psi.
(See Note*)
STEP 2d
(Calculated)
One Side
Scale Weight _____________ lbs.
(Step 2a)
Calculate Other _____________ lbs.
Side Weight (Step 1a - 2a)
Tire Load (lbs.) _____________ lbs.
(See Note*)
Inflation _____________ psi.
(See Note*)
STEP 2a
One Side
Scale Weight _____________ lbs.
(Step 2b)
Calculate Other _____________ lbs.
Side Weight (Step 1c -2b)
STEP 2b
*NOTE: Refer to the tire load charts published by the tire manufacturer to determine the
proper inflation pressures recommended for single and dual axles equipped. Always inflate
each axle set to the tire with the higher of the side-to-side loads.
Dangers of Overloading
Do not overload your RV. In addition to possible
problems with tires, wheels, and springs, there
can be problems of brake failure, drivetrain fail-
ure, wheel bearing failure, etc. Moreover, an
overloaded RV uses more fuel, is harder to han-
dle, and can lead to driver fatigue. If any com-
ponent should fail, it could result in vehicle
damage and/or loss of vehicle control. In addi-
tion to the above dangers, there are some states
that require certain motor homes and RVs to uti-
lize the Highway Patrol’s weight scales to check
for overloaded axle weights. Citations can be
issued to violators.
Since you may load your motor home differ-
ently for different trips, loading and weight pat-
terns will change. Periodically reweigh your
motor home and log the weights in this chapter.
Refer to your log as you prepare to load for
future trips.
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