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Just came across this, never seen it before. Anybody got one or use one ?

Reich TLC

Quote: Originally posted by Rune Caster on 26/5/2010

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The only thing I can say is, if you weigh your nose weight with the 'scale' on the tow ball then the resultant weight will show less than it is, due to the rear suspension compressing - very much like weighing oneself with the scales on carpet

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????  Surely the downward pressure on the towball will remain the same having soft or had suspension will not make any difference to the pressure on the ball.

It will give the nose weight as 'felt' by the car which is the important factor as it determines the effect on steering and suspension etc.

just like mine unless ALL things are set up correct before the weigh.ie level and not nose up or nose down on the van it will not read correctly.like this one from al-ko i believe you need to do calculations with it in use.

http://92.52.96.201/shop/acatalog/info_94.html

 I use one, I think its is very easy to use.and very accurate.

Quote: Originally posted by ja1jb on 19/12/2011

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 I use one, I think its is very easy to use.and very accurate.

Post last edited on 19/12/2011 13:58:38

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The reason for the difference in weight when on carpet or hard surface is mostly due to the distortion of the scales,it usually leads to an increase in weight.I wouldn't think the same would apply to a to towball mounted item.

Saxo1

Does anyone know to calculate the weight difference between a noseweight reading taken on level ground and one on a slope?

When you are going uphill the noseweight must decrease and downhill it must increase,so I'm thinking there can't be that much difference to  worry  about.

As you have one Jennifer perhaps you could try it both ways and see how much difference it makes.

Saxo1