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Scale help

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by CasinoGal, Nov 12, 2013.

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  1. Nov 12, 2013 #1
    CasinoGal

    CasinoGal Bobtail Member

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    We have drove an hour back to be reloaded and they say they won't do it a again! This is our scale ticket now! 14180, 34140 and 29200. Started at 12700, 35620 and 29100
     
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  3. Nov 12, 2013 #2
    Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Where are your tandems set?
     
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  4. Nov 12, 2013 #3
    Cetane+

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    If you could slide the trailer axles forward, you would be all set.
     
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  5. Nov 12, 2013 #4
    bigdog4981

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    What kind of trailer.
     
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  7. Nov 12, 2013 #5
    CasinoGal

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    Trailer axles are forward as far as they will go
     
    CasinoGal, Nov 12, 2013
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  8. Nov 12, 2013 #6
    JohnBoy

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    Slide your fifth wheel back 2 holes and your trailer up 3 holes.
     
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  9. Nov 12, 2013 #7
    CasinoGal

    CasinoGal Bobtail Member

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    It's a reefer trailer
     
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  10. Nov 12, 2013 #8
    JohnBoy

    JohnBoy Road Train Member

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    I wouldn't worry about the 140lbs on the drives, you'll burn that off in fuels in 150 miles.
     
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    GITRDUN45 Thanks this.
  11. Nov 12, 2013 #9
    Cetane+

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    The dummys didnt even change any weight on your trailer!
     
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  12. Nov 12, 2013 #10
    Skunk_Truck_2590

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    ####, already all the way forward. I would have told them to take something off at that point.
     
    Skunk_Truck_2590, Nov 12, 2013
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