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Scales in San Francisco Bay Area
Yahoo Message Number: 127002
I tried to get weighted at the the Pilot station in Salinas and Garlic Factory Truck Stop in Gilroy.  Neither would allow me to get the weights according to the instructions in the FAQ's.  It was either weigh the front and back axles or nothing, no right side then left side, etc.  Any suggestions for places to go in the SF Bay area that have been cooperative in getting weighted?  Thanks.  If not, Southern CA for our next trip?

Thanks.

Steve Holmstrom 30ft Teal IB
2004 MB Lazy Daze, Jeep Wrangler Sport 2 Door
Previous LD: 92 22RB, 98 30IB, 15 27RB
Previous TT: 2020 Lance 2185
Re: Scales in San Francisco Bay Area
Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 127004
Steve..

If you happen to drive into Southern Oregon on the 101, they have a handful of scales that are unmanned and available 24x7.. I weighed our rig on the way up to my mothers place in Newport OR last week -- I only weighed the axles in total though (front and rear) but did not do the left/right on our '85.. (for those of you wondering our '85 multiplan came in at 4k front axle, and I think something like 6350 rear axle for a lightly loaded (with people) RV).

Below is a list of Scales in Oregon (74 of them):
 http://www.coopsareopen.com/oregon-weigh-stations.html

Hope that helps!
Re: Scales in San Francisco Bay Area
Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 127007
"It was either weigh the front and back axles or nothing, no right side then left side, etc."
 While it's informative to know how well balanced your rig is from side to side, it's not essential.
 All you need in order to determine correct tire pressures (and to know whether you're within the chassis's permitted maximum weight rating) is axle-by-axle weights. All tires on a given axle should be inflated to the same pressure, as recommended by the tire manufacturer based on that axle's load.
 In short, the truckstop scales you tried will give you the information you need.

Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"
Re: Scales in San Francisco Bay Area
Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 127009
On Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:13:33 -0000, "Andy Baird" andybaird@...> wrote:

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While it's informative to know how well balanced your rig is from side to side, it's not essential.
All you need in order to determine correct tire pressures is axle-by-axle weights.
Unless you have done something like stack a month's supply of beverages only on one side, you will find the side-to-side weights to be within 100 pounds. A commercial scale might charge you twice for this type of weighing. A moving company might be amiable to helping you out.
Don & Dorothy
Sold our LD in June of 2023

Our boring always non-PC travel blog
Traveling Dorothy
Re: Scales in San Francisco Bay Area
Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 127012
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Steve..

"If you happen to drive into Southern Oregon on the 101, they have a handful of scales that are unmanned and available 24x7.."
Rick
 If you're in southern Oregon the best bet would be Henderson's Line-Up in Grants Pass. They will do a four point weigh and provide you with the readout as well.

Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Jiggs
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
Re: Scales in San Francisco Bay Area
Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 127028
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I tried to get weighted at the the Pilot station in Salinas and Garlic Factory Truck Stop in Gilroy.  Neither would allow me to get the weights according to the instructions in the FAQ's.  It was either weigh the front and back axles or nothing, no right side then left side, etc.  Any suggestions for places to go in the SF Bay area that have been cooperative in getting weighted?  Thanks.  If not, Southern CA for our next trip?

Thanks.

Steve Holmstrom 30ft Teal IB
Steve, if you are still in the Gilroy area 12 miles to the south is Dassel's Petroleum in Hollister. They have a scale and may accommodate your needs. Here's a link with their contact info and address.
http://www.dassels.com/contact-us/
Re: Scales in San Francisco Bay Area
Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 127029
The best area for weighing is still Oregon.  The scales are unattended, and you can weigh whatever you want to, however you want to.

Dick
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Re: Scales in San Francisco Bay Area
Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 127031
Look for a feed store in the country. We go to one locally (Templeton Feed and Grain) and they don't charge us anything.

Denise Paso Robles, CA ~~~~~