Do “Right Weigh” Scales Really Work?

Two weeks ago I hauled 3 coils that were loaded together. They were about 48,000 lb. I put them about center. I should have moved them about a foot further forward, but the weights were 10,600, 30,xxx and 37,xxx.

 

I think the right weight system is an awesome tool. Just as long as you keep it calibrated your good.

 

Great investment that would pay for itself in no time. I hate wasting money on scales just for peace of mind.

 

I need a little more help, guys. So, is the generic pressure gauge you’re talking about a regular PSI gauge like this one (image below)?

 

Yes, but it would be better to find one with a smaller range. Fully loaded is more likely than not going to fall in the viscinity of 60-70 psi. The more the needle moves per psi, the easier it is to read. For example, if your gauge shows 0-80 psi, you'll be more able to accurately read it than with a gauge the same size that reads 0-160.

 

Good point.

 

I understand your point, but I'd be afraid I'd break one with a 80 psi max. I think the ones we use go to 150 psi. You have to have good eyes, but I can tell within a couple of psi of where I'm at.

I know on our 3 axle lowboy I've had over 100 psi on the gauge. Mainly when you are loaded pretty good and raise the 3rd axle on-site, so the trailer will turn better. I'd be afraid I'd break one if it didn't at least max out at system pressure (120 psi).

 

That's why you go digital.
A little more $$ but more accured.

 

I got air scale gauges on truck and trailer. It saves time/money every time I load to know approximately how much weight I got on trailer/drives. Nearest scale might be 50-100 miles but weight station is 10-20 miles so it pays for itself to have it installed on truck /trailer

 

What ever kind of air guage or system you use. If your ride height changes so does the reading on your gauge.

If you change your levelor valve, recheck your gauge readings.