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11-19-2019, 10:17 PM #1
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Haul Gauge
A friend of ours who tows a SOB 5th wheel asked me about this device, wondering if it would be a good addition. I have never heard of it and was wondering if anyone here has used one or has an opinion. The way the engineer describes the how it works, seems legit, but also seems like there are too many variables for it to be very accurate. What are y'alls thoughts?
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https://www.haulgauge.com
Another interesting video, scroll down a bit...
https://www.haulgauge.com/how-it-works/
If you look around the site, there are other videos that explain more about the device. Interesting, but...
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11-20-2019, 12:36 AM #2
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11-20-2019, 04:15 AM #3
I think I recall this device being discussed a few years ago when it came out. It seems like a good idea, but if you are close to your limit, the accuracy margin, I think 10%, could give you a false sense of security. You're really better off going to a truck scale to be on the safe side.
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11-20-2019, 04:45 AM #4
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Last edited by Clanker24; 11-20-2019 at 04:55 AM.
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11-20-2019, 05:44 AM #7
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Looking at the system, it's great on paper. Yes, you can calculate those things IF you start with a known item (based on their VIN lookup), and all parts are identical (springs, all base weights, etc.). Anything that is not identical will throw the accuracy off.
It also wants you to be perfectly level and have you start at 50% acceleration. What is YOUR 50% compared to THEIR 50%? If your foot is different (where you believe 50% is) than theirs, the numbers, again, will be off.
Too many variables and too much cost when it's far easier and much more practical to go to a truck stop and get an accurate weight at a CAT Scale. Weigh your truck once without the trailer but configured for towing/travel. Then hitch up and weigh it again. All of your real-world, accurate measurements are there.
Look into the Weigh My Truck application to make the process as simple as possible.Last edited by [email protected]; 11-20-2019 at 05:47 AM.
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11-20-2019, 04:24 PM #8
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Just rec'd my Haul Gauge today. Will calibrate it on Friday after the rain here stops. Leave on Monday for a trip to So. Calif. and will post the results.
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11-20-2019, 06:44 PM #9
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I bought one and had very poor results. Was in contact with manufacturer several times trying to get it worked out but never could. Not only were weights way off , it also was not repeatable. In fairness to Haulguage they did give me a refund but said to keep the device and continue trying to get consistent results.
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11-20-2019, 08:03 PM #10
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Thanks for the comments. I'm still thinking while it might be useful to get ballpark weights or set up a WD hitch, there are just too many variables that can't be accounted for. Slight incline/decline, road surface, etc. Heck, even a dragging brake or low tire (increased rolling resistance) would throw off the weight reading. And as far as pin weight goes, did they factor in that truck springs are progressive? In other words the more a multi-pac leaf spring compresses, the stiffer it gets. I am, however, anxiously awaiting @Paul_Lori_Millie impression as well as @JDWHSKY report.
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