Axle weights

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by SneekySnake, Nov 30, 2017.

  1. bigkev1115

    bigkev1115 Road Train Member

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    You could probably get away with sliding your tandems 2 to 3 holes forward if you re able to. Then once you get fuel, you may be grossed out perfectly
     
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  3. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    Sliding your back axle forward would also reduce weight on your drive train.
     
  4. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    Move your seat backwards.
     
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  5. NightWind

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    I would move my trailer axles forward 2 holes ,then re-weigh. It's going to depend on how far apart the hole spacing is as to how much weight you'll actually move. Also remember If you do get a little over on your drives you'll burn it off as you go, depending on your fuel mileage. Good luck and this message will self destruct in10 seconds
     
  6. RDBG

    RDBG Medium Load Member

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    Jesus Christ doesn't anyone know how to go around scales anymore?
     
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  7. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    My days of that are behind me. It either gets made right or it doesn’t hit the pavement.

    End of story. :cool:
     
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  8. NightWind

    NightWind Road Train Member

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    I do but I don't give instructions
     
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  9. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    That depends on where the man is at and where he is going plus how far he has to go before fueling again...

    Even Jesus would have to bypass the coop now and then someday when it's time.
     
  10. NightWind

    NightWind Road Train Member

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    I think he's a troll because everyone has given the instructions to correct the issue. If he has a MAP then he can figure out how to get around the scales. However there have been scant details given so I believe it's a troll.
     
  11. x1Heavy

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    Well, what got me was if this was a troll he would not have had the knowledge correct. One clue was talking about sliding the 5th wheel. I thought about that a while before posting. I don't think there is a trucker alive who knows already that situation in weights would not move the 5th wheel. (I hope i worded that sentance correct... I should have rephrased it somehow..)

    And it's a very simple process of moving tandems up reweighing etc. Everyone pretty much gave the OP everything with questions as to where and going etc. Nothing so far.

    If it is a actual trucker with this situation and he is caught at the scales either overgross, over axle or out of fuel.... then that's on him. If it is a troll then I think everyone here will eventually remove him from the site one way or another.
     
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