Weights and Measures

[Peggy & Ed McStay]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
>
> I ran the 1973 FC (converted to 3208 NA Cat) over the scales at the
> local truck stop. The numbers are as follows Steer Axle 7620, Drive
> Axle 16020, Gross weight 23640. This was loaded with fuel pretty
> much as I drive it. The gross was what I expected but I was thinking
> the steer axle would have been higher and the drive axle lower. I
> can't think there was a error but I would have expected that diesel
> engine would have pushed the steer axle higher. Does this sound "bout
> right" to you other FC owners?
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 1973 FC
>



john--- what length bus do you have. the bird that we own is a
lot havier than what you have. front is 13020 lbs.---rear is 17220 lbs--
----total is 30240 lbs. that is with me and the wife is our seats,full
fuel and 35ft long,rear bath. ed mcstay "lonesome dove"