Posted 2008-01-02 12:55 PM (#73616) Subject: where would I find
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Posts: 2
Location: Commiskey,IN
where would I find the weight of my trailer...my friend says there should be a weight tag an I can't find it..on trailer I've even looked on the title..
Posted 2008-01-02 1:42 PM (#73619 - in reply to #73616) Subject: RE: where would I find
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Posts: 112 Location: Bow, NH
Ah, the infamous question regarding trailer weight. I doubt you will actually find the weight for your trailer listed on it anywhere but what you should find is a metal tag with the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating??) and other info. Trailer weights usually vary, even among the same make and models, due to options such as heavier axles, longer length, etc... The best bet for finding the true weight of a trailer is to run it across a set of truck scales somewhere (or sometimes your local landfill will have a truck scale). Hope this helps.
Posted 2008-01-02 2:05 PM (#73624 - in reply to #73616) Subject: RE: where would I find
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Posts: 2615
The title won't usually list the weight,the only time I've seen an actual trailer weight (shipping weight from the factory) is on the certificate of origin of a new trailer.As was said,the best way to tell is to drive it on weight scales.
Posted 2008-01-02 5:22 PM (#73652 - in reply to #73616) Subject: RE: where would I find
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
If you have a BP trailer, there usually is a tag on the frame near the trailer hitch. Most GN trailers have their tags on the outside front of the forward bulkhead, or attached inside of the main bracing going from the hitch through the goose area to the bulkhead.
Homebuilts have different regulations in different states, regarding serial numbers and weight tags affixed to the trailers for ID purposes.
Truck stops, weigh stations, bulk material suppliers all have weighing scales that can give you an accurate weight of your trailer at a nominal charge.
Posted 2008-01-03 12:20 PM (#73694 - in reply to #73616) Subject: RE: where would I find
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Posts: 544 Location: Claxton, Ga.
Also, if you have a LQ trailer the dry weight Placard on the trailer does not account for the LQ. For an average weight you would add 300 lbs per foot of short wall. If 10ft. short wall you would add 3,000lbs to the dry weight of the trailer. The best thing to do is weight it on a set of certified scales.
where would I find
