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Old 24th February 2010, 10:18 PM
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I think TT's point about it not being necessary might be correct though, I've got the lump as far back as I can and it is well behind the front axle line. I'll have to weigh each corner to see what the distribution is like (I have some great portable weighing devices that can measure up to 100KGs per wheel) but I'll have to get the front suspenders done first.

Just kicking ideas around at the moment so I'm happy to hear other people's ideas.

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TT,s point ??? I,ve not changed my name ,

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Old 25th February 2010, 12:10 AM
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Surely the all up weight will be more than 400kg's - how will your weighing devices work?
I have tried using up market bathroom scales before but could not find any that went above 120kg's so was unable to do corner weights

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Old 25th February 2010, 01:43 AM
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You could buy two identical 120 kg bathroom scales and balance the weight between them with a plank. Raise the remaining 4 wheels to the same height as the top of the scales, and you should be able to weigh each corner in turn.
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Old 25th February 2010, 06:09 AM
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Oops sorry Andy, but it was a good point well made mate . I made a tryping error, my weighing devices can measure up to 1000KGs per wheel not 100 .

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I found some 150KG scales.. Cant remember if I put the link on here or LCB.

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Old 25th February 2010, 10:37 AM
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Ah ha Alga, thats exactly what I did
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Old 25th February 2010, 07:54 PM
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This is the unit I use:

Caravan/Motorhome Weight Control

Avoid getting caught overloaded with this very reasonably priced device, it can weigh up to 1000kg per wheel. Very simple to use device just weigh each wheel individually and this device can give you your total weight. Larger version due out next year weighing up to 1500kg per wheel.

£130.29 inc VAT plus P&P

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Duh, the picture hasn't been copied over. you can see the unit on my main website at www.davenewell.co.uk then click on "mail order" from the left hand menu and scroll down to "caravan weigher"

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Old 25th February 2010, 08:31 PM
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Wink Weighing on a budget

If you want a rough idea of your corner weights, here's the lo-cost solution

Basic bathroom scales

4 of these would give you individual corner weights of up to 150kg per wheel .... Less than £40 .... Now that's lo-cost
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