On
The
Road
WEIGHING YOUR TANDEM AXLE MOTOR HOME
To Obtain Individual Wheel Positions Weights:
STEP2a
STEP2b
I
::
1
31
I
=~
1
JI
One Side One Side
Scale
Weight Ibs. Scale Weight
Ibs.
(Step 2a) (Step 2b)
Calculate Other
Ibs.
Calculate Other Ibs.
Side
Weight (Step 1 a - 2a) Side Weight (Step 1c -2b)
Tire Load
(Ibs.)
Ibs.
(See Note')
Inflation
psi.
(See Note')
STEP2c
STEP2d
I
1
:±
JI
(Calculated)
One Side One Side
Scale
Weight Ibs. Scale Weight Ibs.
(Step
2c) Step
2d:
Right Duals =
(2b-2c)
Calculate Other Ibs. Calculate Other
Ibs.
Side
Weight (Step 1 d - 2c) Side Weight Left Duals
(1
e - 2d)
Tire Load
(Ibs.)
Ibs.
Tire Load (Ibs.)
Ibs.
(See Note') (See Note')
Inflation
psi.
Inflation psi.
(See Note') (See Note')
'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
handle, and can lead to driver fatigue.
If
any
component 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
RV
s to
utilize 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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