GVWR Weight Question

Just be like all RV salesman-

Your truck can pull that thing no problem. You won't even know its back there. :)

Does he have anything to worry about pulling my 8000 pound TH?
...... loaded with toys/water it probably weighs in at 11,000 lbs

He won't have any issues as long as he stays under the trucks FAWR or RAWR/tire load ratings.

This from a real weight cop when asked ;
Very long and snipped for length)

Q: “Many of the owners travel over their tow vehicle GVWR and /or
GCWR. Are there any state laws against this? Or does the owner just
take the risk if they wish?”

A: The California Vehicle Code (CVC) does not contain a law that
specifically limits the amount of weight a vehicle may tow based on the
towing vehicle GVWR or GCWR. There are, however, laws that limit the
amount a vehicle may tow based on other criteria.
Section 1085(d) of Title 13 California Code of Regulations prohibits
the loading of tires above the maximum load rating marked on the tire,
or if unmarked the maximum load rating as specified in the applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, or in a publication furnished to
the public by the tire manufacturer. This would most likely happen in
the case of a pickup truck towing a large fifth wheel travel trailer, as
those types of trailers tend to transfer a larger portion of their
weight to the last axle of the towing unit causing that axle to exceed
the tire load limits.
I trust this has adequately answered your questions. Should you desire
any further information, please contact Officer Ron Leimer, of my staff,
at (916) 445-1865.
Sincerely,
S. B. DOWLING, Captain
Commander
Commercial Vehicle Section"

Francesca Knowles wrote:
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DANGER, WILL ROBINSON!

Do NOT advise a prospective trailer buyer as to what his truck can/can't do- or on anything else.

You'd be leaving yourself wide open for a later claim that "you promised" something, the outcome of which you're in no position to control.

If the buyer is advised of all of the potential risks....... and it's in writing on the bill of sale, there is little risk of any liability to the seller. Also, one of the benefits of an RV policy with an umbrella policy will prevent any out of pocket legal costs. :)

His GVWR should be on the DOT safety plate in his door post. That should be the only concern he'd have and not likely THAT will be any problem either. Maximum trailer weight is basically a warranty issue and he's not likely to have any warranty on a truck that age.

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DANGER, WILL ROBINSON!

Do NOT advise a prospective trailer buyer as to what his truck can/can't do- or on anything else.

You'd be leaving yourself wide open for a later claim that "you promised" something, the outcome of which you're in no position to control.

He's fine!

1994 vintage truck.....9200# GVWR sounds right.
Probably has a tow rating of 8000# (gas) and 10,000# (diesel)
Course that all depends on which model of F350

As long as he tows it empty he should be OK.......

Sounds right for that old of a truck.
So, basically he is going to add 2000 pounds hitch weight to the back of the truck. What is his ready to travel weight? That number plus 2000 pounds equals what his truck will weight when hitched and ready to go.