I'm new to this forum and hoping someone can help. I am trying to get a guesstimate of the weight of my trailer without having to take everything out and taking it to a scale. I am hoping someone on here can help or get me pretty close. I have a '99 3H GN Trailet, steel frame with double walled aluminum skin and a fiberglass roof, 4 foot short wall. If anyone has any idea or close idea of what this thing may weigh I would appreciate the info, thank you.
Posted 2014-01-05 4:36 PM (#156687 - in reply to #156684) Subject: RE: Trailer GVW
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Posts: 2957 Location: North Carolina
Welcome to the forum ... I question any answer you might get for a trailer weight. Trailers are too variable even from the same manufacturer. Also why do you want a stripped weight? You actually want a loaded weight if you're looking to check weight ratings or tire ratings.
For $8.00 and a bit of time, I'd rather take the loaded trailer to a scale.
Posted 2014-01-05 8:31 PM (#156693 - in reply to #156684) Subject: RE: Trailer GVW
Location: Colorado
You can weigh your whole rig(truck and trailer), and then unhook and just weigh your truck. Subtract that from the weight of your whole rig, and it will give you your trailer weight. It would also be good for you to know the weight of rear axle of your towing rig when you're hooked up and your trailer is loaded, and also just your trailer axles weight, again loaded. That way you can see if you're kind of close to the manufacturer's axle weight ratings.
Posted 2014-01-06 12:45 PM (#156708 - in reply to #156684) Subject: RE: Trailer GVW
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Posts: 2957 Location: North Carolina
Paul's suggestion on a CAT scale is right on. With one weighing, you'll know each axle weight. My scale experience was with a CAT scale. We were on our way out, 3 horses, food & hay for a week, and full fuel tank. I was surprised at how quickly everything added up. 18,000 pounds total
CAT scales are found at truck stops. Look for the sign as in Paul's link. His link is very informative for a first time weighing.
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