Mobile Weigh Station
Submitted: Friday, Jul 24, 2020 at 19:55
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Lewis Y
Hi all
I am new to this
forum but was hoping I can pick your brains.
I am looking at setting up a mobile weigh station, where I would come to you and
check the weight and compliance of your caravan and tow vehicle. I will provide fast, accurate and reliable weight reports on
the spot. My questions to you all are:
1. Would you be interested in using a mobile weigh service?
2. Has anyone used a similar service? If so, would you recommend it to others?
3. Do you think $250 is a fair price to pay for the weigh service including weight certificates.
Thank you in advance for your assistance and ideas.
Cheers Lewis
Reply By: Member - peter_mcc - Friday, Jul 24, 2020 at 22:48
Friday, Jul 24, 2020 at 22:48
Are you going to weigh each wheel and give a report that says what the actual weight is vs allowed axle weight for the vehicle? That might be useful - going over a weighbridge isn't too hard but getting axle weights is difficult because you need to unhook the Tvan and have a patient operator.
Will probably also depend on where you are located - there is a map of public weighbridges here:
Link
I'm from the north side of
Sydney and there aren't many around.
I suspect $250 would be a bit much for most people.
EDIT by ModSquad to provide the weighbridge link
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Follow Up By: Member - Vince M (NSW) - Sunday, Jul 26, 2020 at 15:29
Sunday, Jul 26, 2020 at 15:29
Peter a lot of council tips are licensed weight stations nowadays
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Reply By: Member - McLaren3030 - Saturday, Jul 25, 2020 at 08:16
Saturday, Jul 25, 2020 at 08:16
Hi Lewis,
I think you may have your answer. The concept sounds great, but far too expensive. I know you need to cover your travel costs, but when people can travel to a public weighbridge and get certified weigh tickets for less than $30, you will struggle to find many customers willing to pay $200+.
Also, will you supply a guarantee that your weight scales are accurate? Think of what might happen if you supplied a weight certificate that showed the customer was under weight, and then he gets weighed by the authorities only to find he is over weight and cops a fine. Lawyers might get involved, becomes expensive.
Macca.
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Follow Up By: Member - John - Saturday, Jul 25, 2020 at 09:02
Saturday, Jul 25, 2020 at 09:02
Macca, one problem with a certificate, it is only valid for that point in time, the issuer would have no control as to what is added to van after weighing.
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Follow Up By: Bushranger1 - Saturday, Jul 25, 2020 at 11:33
Saturday, Jul 25, 2020 at 11:33
Guys,
I did calibration & certifications for much of my career in the engineering & aircraft industry.
All traceable & valid for 12 months.
You cannot have control from the moment you walk out the door so have to rely on the customers to advise you if they make any changes or exceed the equipments operating parameters.
Otherwise what do you do?Calibrate & issue a certificate every day & not use the capital equipment for its intended purpose. Had this discussion with auditors many times.
Just to give you an everyday example. Get your wheel alignment done & supplied with report. Drive down the road & hit the curb. Up to the owner to go back & get it rechecked & adjusted.
Cheers
Stu
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