Reich heavy duty caravan / motorhome scales, 1500kg variant.

[Obanboy666]

As above bought 2 years ago when I had my Swift c class that had a low payload. I now have a pvc with a payload I will never exceed so scales gathering dust in a drawer.
These are the heavy duty 1500kg variant suitable for even the heaviest motorhome.
Accurate, confirmed by local weighbridge within 20kg.
I found to ensure accuracy placing 3 wooden plates the same height as the scales under 3 wheels with the scales under the 4th wheel ensured the vehicle was level and ensured an accurate reading.
I will post at cost or buyer can collect from Teesside.
£90.00 ono.
Reich Weight Control Portable Vehicle Scales 1500kg per Wheel | eBay


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[Canalsman]

I'd like these ... PM sent.

 

[Robmac]

As above bought 2 years ago when I had my Swift c class that had a low payload. I now have a pvc with a payload I will never exceed so scales gathering dust in a drawer.
These are the heavy duty 1500kg variant suitable for even the heaviest motorhome.
Accurate, confirmed by local weighbridge within 20kg.
I found to ensure accuracy placing 3 wooden plates the same height as the scales under 3 wheels with the scales under the 4th wheel ensured the vehicle was level and ensured an accurate reading.
I will post at cost or buyer can collect from Teesside.
£90.00 ono.
Reich Weight Control Portable Vehicle Scales 1500kg per Wheel | eBay
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I got within 10kg of the weighbridge Steve, I also use the 3 wooden slats to keep the vehicle level.

Very handy to have if you are unsure of your weight.

 

[MarkJ]

I got within 10kg of the weighbridge Steve, I also use the 3 wooden slats to keep the vehicle level.

Very handy to have if you are unsure of your weight.

Just wondering how accurate weighbridges gave to be? 1% of 3,500kg is 35kg - your scales might be every bit as accurate!

And the public weighbridge I've used once or twice is not on perfectly flat ground, so the total vehicle weight will be ok, but I wonder about the error when weighing one axle?

Before I make my brain ache thinking about it - what sort of errors did you guys get when not using the levelling slats you mention?

 

[MarkJ]

Just wondering how accurate weighbridges gave to be? 1% of 3,500kg is 35kg - your scales might be every bit as accurate!

And the public weighbridge I've used once or twice is not on perfectly flat ground, so the total vehicle weight will be ok, but I wonder about the error when weighing one axle?

Before I make my brain ache thinking about it - what sort of errors did you guys get when not using the levelling slats you mention?

I know I'm sad, but googling on public weighbridge accuracy suggests that 40tonne weighbridges are likely only to be accurate to 10 or even 20kg. If you weigh axles separately there can be an error of as much as 50kg. And anecdotal evidence of people stopped for weight checks is that 5% tolerance is acceptable. Well, 5% of 3500kg is a whopping 175kg! Who'd have thought....

 

[Obanboy666]

Just wondering how accurate weighbridges gave to be? 1% of 3,500kg is 35kg - your scales might be every bit as accurate!

And the public weighbridge I've used once or twice is not on perfectly flat ground, so the total vehicle weight will be ok, but I wonder about the error when weighing one axle?

Before I make my brain ache thinking about it - what sort of errors did you guys get when not using the levelling slats you mention?

Only ever used them with wooden levelling blocks.

 

[Robmac]

Just wondering how accurate weighbridges gave to be? 1% of 3,500kg is 35kg - your scales might be every bit as accurate!

And the public weighbridge I've used once or twice is not on perfectly flat ground, so the total vehicle weight will be ok, but I wonder about the error when weighing one axle?

Before I make my brain ache thinking about it - what sort of errors did you guys get when not using the levelling slats you mention?

I never tested it against a weighbridge without the inserts Mark.

I got the idea online and it made sense as it only takes a slight angle for quite a lot of fuel and water to shift it's weight. Then I suppose if there is any angle involved, the fulcrum effect could come into play?

By the way, I have also heard from many sources that you will sometimes get off with 5%, but I suppose it depends on how bad a day the operator has had!

 

[Wooie1958]

By the way, I have also heard from many sources that you will sometimes get off with 5%, but I suppose it depends on how bad a day the operator has had!

Very true Rob but i also think it has just as much to do with your attitude towards the VOSA operative when pulled ................ :dance: .............. and not :mad2:

After all they are only doing their job and the more overweight / dangerous vehicles that are taken off the road the better in my opinion.

 

[skippy]

Weighbridge tolerance?

Hi beware off supposed allowances.Was stopped taken to vosa 100kg under on mam 80 kg over on front axle court appearance and fined .Stopped years later 4x4 with trailer 80kg over on trailer offered to move excess to 4x4 told no need all ok.No point replying except thanks.

 

[Robmac]

Very true Rob but i also think it has just as much to do with your attitude towards the VOSA operative when pulled ................ :dance: .............. and not :mad2:

After all they are only doing their job and the more overweight / dangerous vehicles that are taken off the road the better in my opinion.

I agree Graham.

I am always friendly with them if ever I am stopped, and don't try to hide anything. Same with the police.

The last time I was stroppy with the police, the officer gave me a piece of advice, he said if I continued with the attitude he could have a team of mechanics crawling all over my vehicle within minutes, and he said "Believe me, they WILL find something wrong with it".

I don't know if he could have done that or not, but I wasn't taking the chance, so I just smiled and said "fair play".