In Oregon, if the scales is (are?) closed, you just drive on and read the display. My A'wagen, loaded, goes across at 5100. The Westy, about 4800. If the scales is open, you just keep driving. As Don said, the resolution is typically 100#. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Todd P Last Sent: Friday, March 27, 2015 8:18 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Load vs fuel consumption.. How exactly do you make use of the scales? Can anyone just drive though and get their van weighed? Is there a cost involved? thanks, Todd '88 Westy On 3/26/2015 8:25 PM, Don Hanson wrote: > My 84 tin top with a westie interior and an inline ABA Jetta motor driving > though a 5sp manual shifter: ... |
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