Weight checking:

It is important to know how much your loaded unit weighs before you head out. I use a Weight Checking Form with MS Excel. I plug in the weights at a scale or after weighing and loading the balance at home. If any part goes tilt - I start unloading or shifting.
If anyone wants to obtain a copy they can Email me at thompsrj@direct.ca and I will send them a Excel file. The formula’s etc. are included.
Sheila, I usually find that The RV Times and its articles are excellent. I await each edition. Keep up the good work.
Bob and Honora Thompson
Burnaby BC

GCVW:

Would someone please explain what is so complicated about calculating the GAWR/GCVW?
Why are the RV dealers not made responsible for seeing that any camper, trailer or 5th wheel is within the specified limits? The US is far more aware of the abuse of the GAWR, which is probably why campers have to be licensed.

Also, a few weeks ago, parked alongside me when I was in Parksville, was a 3/4 ton long box pickup with a 10-1/2 ft. camper weighing at least 2500 pounds, on PASSENGER TIRES! The shop that put that unit together should lose their license!

A suggestion to "I'm mad", why not phone in the license number to the RCMP?
John Penney
jpenney@nisa.net