My first loaded trip

[Pete Masterson]

You just might want to be sure you're legal for the road you're on, first.

The weighing rules (normally) do not apply to RVs, (sign outside scales says "commercial" vehicles must stop, but an RV is not a commercial vehicle). But while the rules requiring you to go over the scale may not apply, the rules about your maximum axle weights do apply. Some of the newer 'Birds may be close to the maximum allowed weight, and less than ideal loading might put an axle over weight.

Note, I've never seen a "must pull in" sign (for me) ... however, when I see a request that "trucks must use right lane" (scale ahead) that usually suggests a weigh-in-motion scale. Weigh in motion scales are not particularly accurate, so the "pull in" light will come on for any vehicles that are close to the maximum allowed weights.

I usually decide it's a good time to pass some trucks when I see one of those signs....

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

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On May 16, 2009, at 1:05 PM, patticake592000 wrote:

If a DOT scale is open, but not busy(no trucks), pull in and ask.
Most are willing to do it. Most of the time, you're going to light
up the "Must Pull In" sign anyway. Use your CB radio, and stop after, and they will print it out for you.
Also, the agent there will be very surprised at your weight.

This is from personal experience.