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mooky_stinks
Dec 29, 2020Explorer
vcv wrote:mooky stinks wrote:
And HOW are you going to know they’re overloaded?
I won’t know 100%, but common sense and years of experience comes into play. If I see a 1/2 ton sitting on its axle and pulling a 9k lb trailer, then he’s overloaded. Or at least he’s not set up correctly and more than likely should be pulling with a 3/4 ton.
Anyone who has even some experience towing can look and tell if someone is overloaded, in my opinion.
Lol that’s what I thought! A 9k lb trailer can absolutely be within a modern 1/2 ton’s capability. For what it’s worth, my 5th wheel is 9600lbs and within ALL the trucks ratings. So would you deem it “overloaded” as you pass by me?
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