Scale weights for 377MBS

[BWSTGDS]

Pulled the rig to a local scale, where I could check axle weights, and side-to-side weights. This is what I measured:

Front axle 4480
Drive axle 6760
Trailer axles 11820*
Door side 5700
Drvr side 6020
The side weights do not add up to the total trailer axle weights - they are 100lbs less when added together. At least the difference between sides is not as extreme as the factory load sheet indicated.



I think the scale I used may not be as accurate when all the weight is on one side of its platform. Tried to verify this by weighing my truck front axle, and then each front tire separately - the totals were 20lbs less, which is also the resolution of the scale. I don't know - gonna say close enough.

Empty Truck weight:
Front axle 4520
Drive axle 2940

Pin weight is 6760 - 2940 = 3820lbs
Trailer weight is 11820 + 3820 = 15640lbs


Trailer had all our camping gear, but no food/clothes, and dry holding tanks. The truck's front axle unloaded by about 40lbs with the 5th wheel on. That's due to the Andersen hitch base and receptacle both oriented towards the back of the truck, for side-rail clearance in hard turns. Also running the ball at the upper position to gain some trailer-to-bedrail clearance (about 8" now).

[Country Campers]

It is great to know a starting point with weights. When packing food and extras you can move those around to make up a little bit of that side to side weight, and pin weight. Doing a great job with setting your camper up for your use.

Brian

[Jlawles2]

One thing to consider when trying to do side to side axle weights on a scale is that the trailer needs to be level when you put it on the scale. If it's leaning one way it can bias the load on either the scale or the land side. Being that you are most likely running the unit over the scale with the lean the same direction (switch back so truck is facing opposite direction) this can compound the lean bias.

100 lbs is close (relatively) when you consider the resolution of the scale could be 40lbs or more of the difference.