Sumar
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I was not aware that when you go thru a toll booth on the Ohio Turnpike, that your rig is automatically weighed.
In St. Paul Minn. we met a couple that was looking for a different way home, to avoid the toll booths on the Ohio Turnpike.
They were stopped at the toll booth, and were told that one of their axles was overweight, according to the turnpike weight restrictions..
The guy was annoyed because he was in not even close to maximum weight listed for his vehicles axles.
Has anyone ever heard of this?
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CoachmenKen
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PA turnpike tolls weigh also.
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Some rigs come from the factory violate state weight standards even though the axle limits are not exceeded. In other words you can load the MH to such an extent that you exceed the road limits and still met the axle limits.
Does you friend know what there rig actually weighs at each corner. He could even be exceeding the axle limits if they have not gotten the actual weights.
I think it is great that they are checking as over loaded rigs tear the roads up.
Sumar wrote:They were stopped at the toll booth, and were told that one of their axles was overweight, according to the turnpike weight restrictions..
The guy was annoyed because he was in not even close to maximum weight listed for his vehicles axles.
Has anyone ever heard of this?
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"The guy was annoyed because he was in not even close to maximum weight listed for his vehicles axles."
The weight restrictions are in all states. There are 2 sets of restrictions. One are the federal bridge formulas and the other axle weight restrictions. They are federal limits. Class A's need to be aware of the 20,000 lbs single axle limit (22,000 lbs in some states) and 34,000lb tandem axle maximums.
Many new RV's have axles that are rated above these numbers. This gives a more robust, safer mechanical system but is illegal if loaded to those limits.
States are becoming aware of the studies that overweight vehicles cause exponentially increased road damage and can cause catastrophic damage to the aging US bridges.
They also find that fines are a great income source.
No doubt enforcement will increase.
The new Newell has a 28,000 lb drive axle and is loaded to approximately 23,000-24,000 lbs without cargo.
The 2006 Blue Bird runs 22,000 lbs on the drive axle without cargo.
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DutchmenSport
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When I first read this post, I was very surprised. I didn't know this, and actually, got a little ticked-off. But after thinking about it for a few makes, I think I understand why they might weigh vehicles as they pass. It's because of the "big rigs" and weight restrictions. I would have never thought about weighing an RV. Sounds logical though. A trailer or a MH could be overloaded.
Anyway, I avoid toll roads anyway, everywhere! So this is still news to me.
What happens if your RV is overweight? Do you get a ticket? Do they make you unload stuff to make it lighter? Do they confiscate it?
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I had no idea that this was happening.
I am glad that weights are checked. I am also glad to know I am in compliance, because I've been on those roads more than once.
I also try hard to stay well below any limits.
I have had my MH weighed fully loaded (for us) when we first got it.
Thanks for all the information.
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Sumar
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DutchmenSport...If I remember correctly, the guy was not given a ticket at that time because he had no idea he was overwight according to Ohio Turnpike regulations. He had gone by his rigs specifications for weight allowances.
But was told, next time YOU WILL GET FINED. So since he was on his way to a FMCA RAlly in Minnesota at the time, he really couldn't do anything about it until he returned home. Therefore was looking for alternative ways to get home.
Good to know tho, right?
CoachmenKen..I wonder if he picked the Penns. Turnpike route instead!
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Thanks for that information - I had no idea this happened! I'm not overweight (my rig isn't anyway  ) at the moment, but this is definitely useful info.
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About time someone started looking for the overweight RV's that are out there.
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with all the various chassis/axle/motorhome/TT/5er combinations available, how do they know instantly what your limits are?
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