Category: Weights and Measures
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W&M 3, How much can I tow?
I see this question often, and my standard reply is always, “Check your owners manual!”. While that’s the best place to start, let’s take a little trip deeper down that rabbit hole. In “Weights and Measures 1: What’s it all mean?” we talked about all the different terms and basics we need. (If you skipped…
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W&M 2: Motorhome Math
If you’re in a motorhome, and not towing, then you’ve got very little to worry about. Let’s say you have a class A diesel pusher with a GVWR of 40,000 lbs, and it’s dry weight is 35,000 lbs. That means you have 5,000 lbs of weight capacity that you can add to this motorhome in…
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Non-Commercial weigh
Anytime you want to know the total weight of your rig, all you need to do is go to your local truck stop! Park somewhere (in a designated space!), walk inside, and ask someone at the fuel desk for a “non-commercial” weigh ticket. This let them know that you’re not a Commercial driver, and they’ll…
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W&M 1: What’s it all mean?
When we’re talking about a house on wheels, it’s important to understand all the different terms used to talk about weight; what they mean, how to use them, and why they matter. First things first, here’s some terms you need to know: 1) GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating This is the total amount of weight…