Weight distribution on RGN?

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  1. jrscott1970

    jrscott1970 Light Load Member

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    I am new to pulling drop deck and RGN trailers. Can anyone tell me the proper way to load an item for weight distribution that can not move under its own power. Is there an easy formula for figuring out where to place the item according to axles and whether you have a dollie, so you get the weight equally distributed? I have to test on this and I'm not too sure how to figure it out on paper.

    Thanks for your help.
     
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  3. RGN

    RGN Road Train Member

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    Talbert has a good one on their website.

    Edit: sorry, just noticed you said you have to test(?) on this so that probably won't work for you.
     
  4. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    Well depends on each ld. is there a heavy end.
    How many axles are you using
    how long is the unit
    find center of weight dist. for trl..
    measure from kingpin to center of rear axles on trl. then divide it in half on your trl. mark it.
    But if running 3 in the back and only 2 on the drives then general rule of thumb is 18" past center
    Good luck, just because it looks good on paper does not mean it will work. lol
     
  5. jrscott1970

    jrscott1970 Light Load Member

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    Thank you I'll check that out.
     
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  6. jrscott1970

    jrscott1970 Light Load Member

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    From what I've gathered the questions are done with a simple square, that doesn't take up entire deck, it will say you have a2 axle dollie,so it's assumed is overweight, find where to place box for weight distribution.
     
  7. 315wheelbase

    315wheelbase Heavy Load Member

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    Use the air gauge on the tractor drives and on the trailer is it has one,,Load a couple loads, weigh at a scale the see what the air pressure gauge reads,,About 60psi on your drives in about 34,000#
     
  8. 57104 - Ya Heard!

    57104 - Ya Heard! Light Load Member

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  9. 57104 - Ya Heard!

    57104 - Ya Heard! Light Load Member

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    The good thing is to find that perfect weight distribution under a moveable load, (vehicle) $2 for ea. Re-weigh at CAT. Get front to 34k and mark your guage as such so you will know from now on. Same for tlr if you have a working trailer gauge.
     
  10. cnsper

    cnsper Road Train Member

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    Better read some more and get the proper terminology. Most dollies have two legs, not two axles and rides in the cab with you.

    You are probably talking about a jeep.
     
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  11. Hurst

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    Same with mine,.. anything over 70 PSI and the load needs to be adjusted.

    Hurst
     
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