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How to determine by the weight on the BOL if you need to slide tandems or 5th wheel

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by act6629, Feb 28, 2013.

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  1. Mar 2, 2013 #41
    snafu

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    General rule of thumb... 1000 lbs per foot of trailer. Up to 44,000 lbs.
     
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  3. Mar 2, 2013 #42
    Steve D

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    Yea, that's my method. I weighed a load back a couple months ago and noted that the drive tandems were 33,800 and my psi was 58 lbs. So as long as I know I am under on the gross, I am reasonably confident I am legal if I don't go above that 58 lbs on my drive air bags. I just have never had the experience of the BOL being THAT far off!
     
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