Ram 2500 and F250 heavy duty diesel
For those people who have either truck, what would be the max 5th wheel pin weight you would feel safe with? I have been researching but I'm getting conflicting reports online. I figured I would go ...
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CWSWine wrote:
You can believe or not but this is the other side and if you don't believe this talk to your personnel lawyer and make up your own mind. I did!
Towing in excess of the vehicle manufacturer’s weight limits could not only prove dangerous, but could even be considered negligent. In the event of an accident with an overweight personal vehicle, you could be held responsible for higher awards in a lawsuit for damages to other people, vehicles or property.
Personal Vehicle Towing Liability for RVers
There is a old story about a single lawyer in a small town going broke. A second lawyer moved to town and they both became wealthy.
You personally appear to be at some point been towing over the 10K GVWR of your F250, and should go buy at least a F350 SRW(appears you bought a GMC 3500 SRW). Which just reinforces the point of buying a 350/3500 and not a 250/250.
GD 310gk
UVW* 12100 lbs
Hitch Weight* 2350 lbs
GVWR 15000 lbs
Your profile however is a bit confusing as to what you currently have. Appears that you have a DP now. Got to watch those also, as some are overweight also.
It does look like you have been out helping the economy, which is good!
