Need advice on axle weights

Slide the fifth wheel one notch forward.

 

I'd go 2 notches. He's missing out on 3,000 pounds of load.

 

To me, it just seems like 12,500 on the steer axle just doesn’t draw the attention that 34,500 on an axle set will draw. I love my 5th wheel setup. Just makes things easier. And having pressure gauges is also a huge benefit. This is with full tanks and happens to be at the California 40 foot mark coming out of Modesto.

 

I've rolled across donners at 12,800 steers.

Can't remember the scale name.

 

I used to run 1 notch further forward for a long time. This was around 12,750 or so. But moved it back 1 notch maybe 6 months ago and like the ride better. It’s a compromise between improved ride and weight optimization and for me and my Cascadia it’s 12,500

 

Ever see pics of @Ruthless’ W9 daycab with the extra deck section? If you load the deck of the bobtail heavy and 300 wheelbase, I could see that being possible.

 

That's because 12,500 on the steers is perfectly legal almost everywhere on most trucks. If the tires and axle are rated for it, 12,500 is GTG.

 

Most tandems are rated for more than 34,000 pounds, too. I’m not one of those guys under the misconception you are limited to 12,000 on the steer. I’m just saying the extra 500-800 on the steer won’t attract much attention from scale cops, and it gives you more room elsewhere.

 

Just be watchful of Oregon is the only state I'm aware of on the west coast.

12,300 is what I was told by the scales. Otherwise, max that steer out.