Leanne Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Hello fellow travelers! I have read that it is very important to know how much you weigh and not overload your RV weight capacity. Where do I get my RV weighed? I only know of the random weigh stations you see on the interstates. Is there a big chain gas station/automotive shop that has that service? Thanks. Happy Trails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 You can get the total weight and the weight of each axle at most truck stops for a small fee. If you ask first they will tell you what you need to do and what it will cost. If you see one of the signs advertising a CAT scale they have an app for your smart phone. Anyone can use a CAT scale to get an accurate weight of their vehicle or trailer. You'll need to download the Weigh My Truck app and the CAT Scale Locator app. The Weigh My Truck app allows you to put in the CAT Scale code, weigh your truck, pay the fee, and then get on the road without ever leaving your vehicle. There are currently no additional charges from CAT Scale for using Weigh My Truck. Pricing for U.S. Locations is $13.50 for a first weigh and $4.00 for a reweigh. It is best to know the weight on each wheel and that is more difficult to find. Both the Escapees Smart Weigh and the RVSEF have portable scales and weigh RVs at many rallies and other locations. There are a few other places and your local RV dealers probably know where, if there are any in your area. There are also some scales that are such that you could weigh the entire RV and then weigh a second time with one side centered on the pads and the other side off of the scale but you will need to ask the scale operator before you do that. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanne Posted August 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Thanks Kirk! I love apps that make our lives easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Burkett Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Most all of the Loves Truck Stops have CAT Scales in them and all you do is tell them inside you want to get weighed, and they will tell you where to stop to weigh your vehicle. Then go inside to pay and you get a print out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanne Posted August 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 Thanks Larry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ray,IN Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 The local scrap yards weigh anything on wheels in the next county over. They don't charge me since I sell scrap metal there. One yard can only weigh axles due to configuration; the other is wide open and allows individual wheel weighs. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 We once weighed at a place that sells gravel and concrete blocks. They did charge but not a lot. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 I just wondered about this. Our country has a trash/recycling center. Your vehicle is weighed as you arrive and then again as you leave to determine your charge. I wonder if they would weigh if you weren't dropping off a load? Of course, if you are in the process of cleaning out your house preparing to go full time, you may well have a load. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 If you are in a farming community, often the scales are left on after everyone leaves. To find out GENTLY pull on the scale and see if the numbers light up somewhere you are able to see them. Usually it's visible from inside the vehicle, but sometimes I've had to peek in the window (they shut off the outside monitor, but the inside was visible on the desk). Be certain to not pull on rapidly as an error can be triggered and the location may be forced to shut down the scale daily if it happens too often. One time during normal business hours I had to pay $10 for a weigh. Next time I just walked in with a dozen donuts. Rod Quote White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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