Hi everyone
It's probably been asked a million times but I need some advice on axle weights.
I tow a tanker and am going 1 tonne heavy on the trailer. I moved turn table 3 holes and it hasn't done anything.
Just wondering is there something else I should do
Thanks in advance
Axle weight
Discussion in 'Australian Truckers Forum' started by T604, Oct 25, 2017.
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A tanker heavy on the trailer would need the 5th wheel lowered a little, allowing more weight to be transferred to the drives. That can be accomplished either with a shorter 5th wheel or by lowering the ride height. Just be careful lowering the ride height with your driveline angles. Or, use the air ride leveling valve to raise the trailer slightly, which might be the more preferrable route if you're altering ride heights.
Moving the 5th wheel forward or back only shifts weight between the steers and drives, not affecting the trailer. You need to adjust the front/rear balance of the load inside the trailer, and since liquids find "level", you need to correct the front/rear tilt of he trailer (assuming smooth bore). If you've got compartments, load more up front and not as much in the rear.Another Canadian driver Thanks this. -
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Failing all that, could one not put the extra Tone on, or apply for a HML. If its liquid is a pretty measurable conscious choice.
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Fair enough, I don't really understand that but being green I'll accept it. Math has never been a strong point of mine.
My head says if he is going over by 1 ton, than to be legal if he doesn't load that tone, I presumed it would put him at GVM.Another Canadian driver Thanks this.
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