04 Allure 40', Tag, High Cascade model - Sharing weights
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Hi All - Just some info on a recent visit to a weight station. Two slides on this model, with the ISL 370.
-Ready to roll on a trip
-Except, full water tank, and we very seldom have 1/2 tank -Full LP
-Full fuel tank
-Wines properly packed too (Now gang, these are 'survival wines':)!)
Front = 11,200
Drive = 12,060
Tag = 7,620
Full Rig = 34,480
Left Side Only (From scale)
Front = 6,000
Drive = 7,080(D)/3,540(S)
Tag = 3,520
Right Side Only (From math)
Front = 5,200
Drive = 4980(D)/2,490(S)
Tag = 4,100
This is from Edco waste in La Mesa, California. I still plan to have the Escapees SmartWeight program weight each wheel individually, just have not had the time to get over to Congress, AZ to do so.
Was surprised that the Left Drive was so much more then the Right Drive. Also confused by the Left Tag being then less then the Right Tag - does not pass my filters, so suspect it was a fluke of how the corner of such a large weight platform scale picked up the weight.
When checking Tire Manufacturers charts, I always bump up to the next weight group, and if real close to begin with, bump up two levels. I then also always add another 5 psi onto that chart value, to get my per tire PSI. I also of course, do this to always match at Front/Drive/Tag from Left to Right, using the highest weight tire for each chart measurement.
I was surprised to see the Michelin XZE* 12R22.5 reflect that I could run the Drives and Tags at 75 PSI (that would have been 80 PSI to me, with my safety 5 PSI margin). The Right Tag at 4,100 lbs, was still way below the first setting of 5,200 for this tire.
I have been running with 105 PSI on the Front, and 100 PSI on the Drive and Tag.
I now would be able to run 100 PSI Front, and 80 PSI Rear and Tag.
However, until I get the individual per tire weights from the individual scales, I'm going to change my PSI's to Front 100 PSI
Drives 100 PSI
Tag 100 PSI
Makes remembering easier (I look for easy quite a bit now), plus the discrepancy between the Left Drive being so much higher then the Right Drives, but with the Right Tag being higher then the Left Tag - makes me feel I need to question the scale readings.
I also want to explain that my reasoning for jumping to the charts next higher rate setting, or if close, jumping up two spots, and then adding the additional 5 psi. Is to account for: -Load shift of weights while cornering, the outsides do pick up added weight loads.
-Cross winds also add ongoing extra weight -Coach weight creep. Oh yes, I can fit this here, I may need it...
I also know that the Tire Manufacturer charts also have a safety margin built into their recommended PSI settings. I feel very safe running below the 120 PSI Country Coach recommendation on my rig. I feel the ride is better, and that my choices are reasonable.
Long post, but wanted to share my weights in case it helps anyone else. I also will update these when I get my individual weight readings in the future.
Best to all, be safe, have fun,
Smitty
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