Weight exemption for APU?

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  1. Nov 3, 2020 #1
    amrogers3

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    I am over 300lbs on my steer axle according to the scale.

    I have a Thermo King APU, does that exempt me from the overage or what do I need to do to be in compliance? The 5th wheel is as far back as it will go.

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  3. Nov 3, 2020 #2
    Jenn72

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    upload_2020-11-3_15-56-17.png This is what I found on the APU and weight.
     
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    nikmirbre

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    its 500 lbs, but I think thats for gross weight?
     
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  7. Nov 3, 2020 #5
    JonJon78

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    You can be over 12k on your steer tires depending on what they are rated for. Regardless of that, I would be long down the highway with what you weigh.
     
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    Brettj3876

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    Don't worry lots of trucks are that on front axle nowadays.
     
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  9. Nov 3, 2020 #7
    MysticHZ

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    The maximum steer weight is dictated by the tires. Standard is a generally 6175, for a total of 12375 ... You're good driver. Go forth and roll.
     
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  10. Nov 4, 2020 #8
    Old Man

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    FYI Florida requires you carry a letter from apu mfg. stating weight of unit. They are available online from your apu mfg.
     
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  11. Nov 4, 2020 #9
    I glide 47

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    Where did you learn math? I got 12350
     
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  12. Nov 4, 2020 #10
    I glide 47

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    Ok so I'm board, no disrespect!
     
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