Would you run this overweight load?

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  1. Mudguppy

    Mudguppy Degenerate Immoralist

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    There's no need for name calling Dave....loll
     
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  3. Dave_in_AZ

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    I had a first generation company Cascadia about a 1000 years ago that was always heavy on the steers, and went round and round with dispatch, and had several loads reworked. I was even going to pay a shop to move the fixed 5th wheel back a hole with my own money.

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    They gave me a brand new ( 10 miles ) second generation one, and it always weighed.

    I have a 2012 with an APU, and it weighs over 11K on the steers empty. But it always makes axle weights, even with the APU. Had one load at 79,020. Only put half tank of fuel in it, but it was legal.
     
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  4. IH Truck Guy

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    Not true. Wisconsin allows 20K on your steers, providing the tires and axle is rated for the weight.
     
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    Yeah, I was going on memory, but I guess I got it wrong.
     
  6. IH Truck Guy

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    I have a 18K front end and my tires are rated for 22,500lbs.
    Still limited to 18K on my steers.
     
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  7. Dave_in_AZ

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    There ya go mang. My '13 with an APU always made weight as well. You keep your sheet wired tight out here, and your driving record, it's all you got. The Cascadia's will weigh.

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  9. Dave_in_AZ

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