Hoping you experienced guys can help. I’m want to install a drive axel air gauge so I don’t have to drive to the Cat scale anymore. I understand the theory behind using it, BUT would it be more accurate to install a drive axle air gauge AND a trailer axle air gauge?
Reason is I’m worried about getting overloaded by shippers. Thanks for any insight.
Install air gauge on drives as scale
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I’ve got air gauges on all trucks and trailers.
Some vary on the gauges, until you figure them out.
One trailer is 72 lb on gauge, one 62 for instance.
But i can load them and be right by 80k
One has digital,others are just gushed, I like the gauges better.tscottme, Oxbow, Big Road Skateboard and 1 other person Thank this. -
Also have installed Right Weigh gauges on both. I set my trailer almost a year ago and checked it Friday. Still dead on
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I know Marten uses them. Call them. I didnt entirely trust them but they were pretty close to accurate.
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Having air pressure gauges on truck and trailer is never a bad idea.
I've loaded thousands of loads of grain in a hopper using only air pressure gauge on trailer and been pretty darn accurateDiesel Dave, Last Call and RepoweredRookie Thank this. -
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If ya wanna get fancy, run a 3rd airline for the trailer suspension back to the truck so you don't have to leave the cab.
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I have Right Weigh on truck and trailer. I was told the best is an oil filled gauge.
My air lines for the scales are T's fitted off the air bag farthest from the leveling valve.
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