Trailer load gauge?

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  1. Apr 4, 2012 #21
    Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    They have them online on their web site (you can buy direct)
    but several configuration options are available too, so it depends.

    But well under $1000.

    There are discounts too, with some affiliations. :biggrin_25525:

    -JD
     
    Hanadarko, Apr 4, 2012
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  3. Apr 4, 2012 #22
    Jfaulk99

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    I totally agree, especially for an O/O. When you drive the same truck and pull the same trailer all the time you only need to check the weights and pressures once. And if your trailer has Hendrickson suspension they've already done all the work and have the "lbs per psi" listed on their site for each model of suspension.

    I just went through all this with a new trailer. Since it has 3 air bags per axle which is custom and Hendrickson doesn't list the pressures for this I wanted to know what psi it was at 40k. Loaded it and pulled on the scales and was 40,240 @ 45psi. Did it again just for entertainment and at 55,340 on the spread it was 62psi. Same with my tractor, I know that as long as the drives are under 60psi I'm under 34k.
     
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  4. Apr 21, 2012 #23
    LBZ

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    How are they working out?
     
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  5. Apr 21, 2012 #24
    Hanadarko

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    Havent had time to install them. Ironically, I am installing the system today once it warms up a bit. We had a decent frost here last night..

    :biggrin_25513:
     
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  7. Apr 21, 2012 #25
    Flightline

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    Got my trailer weight guage from the MATS truck show from the manufacture for $160. Took approx. 20 min. to install.
     
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  8. Apr 21, 2012 #26
    Hanadarko

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    Well this is the entire Air-Weigh system...not just a gauge.
    Its not a complicated install but it will take some time.
     
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  9. Apr 21, 2012 #27
    SHC

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    Go with the Right Weigh setup. Let me know if you want to order one, I can get a good discount on them.
     
    SHC, Apr 21, 2012
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    Right Weigh Inc. Thanks this.
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