Keystone Raptor axles/tires rating
Hello, sorry for such a long post. But I have some serious concerns about trailer axle and tire weight ratings. I have a 2011 Keystone Raptor 300mp. Recently while on only the 2nd trip with this, I...
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The way it reads on the website is that "It was Proposed". I believe that is why it is not enforced. Its not a law. What the change was that the Load Carrying Capacity (Payload) must be on teh GVWR sticker, Manufacturer selected tire size with matching tire, and that any options added effecting the weight must have the GVWR sticker revised reflecting the new dry weight and payload capabilities (But that has not been the case)
1. NPRM--In the NPRM, We proposed to amend FMVSS No. 120 to require
that the sum of the GAWRs of all the axles on a motor home and that the
sum of the GAWRs of all the axles on a ``travel trailer'' plus the
``tongue load rating'' not be less than the GVWR of each respective
vehicle. We noted that the proposed requirement would not prevent
individual tires on motor homes and ``travel trailers'' from being
overloaded.
That leads me to believe it has not been passed, only propose. Mind you if this would pass this is only concerning Motor Homes and Travel Trailers . With that being said is a 5th wheel RV even considered a "Travel Trailer". Could they be referring to only bumper pulled trailers??
But what you are saying it states it but I think something is missing. Because Manufacturers dont like to break Federals Laws that can lead to public civil lawsuits. If this is the case, this would extremely expose to said manufacturers of RV's to lawsuits.
SO either this was only proposed and never passed or it only pertains to Motor Homes and Bumper Pull RV.
This is no different then needing a Non-CDL Class A for GCWR of 26,001 or higher on some rigs. People believe they are immune because they tow a RV. Weight is weight and it does not matter who is driving for what reason. I wish the Law would crack down on it. I have way less faith in people that tow RV's then anybody else that is on the road towing legally.
But I am going to look into this more. But thank you for showing me that website. It is alot easier to read then the one I was reading earlier today about it.
1. NPRM--In the NPRM, We proposed to amend FMVSS No. 120 to require
that the sum of the GAWRs of all the axles on a motor home and that the
sum of the GAWRs of all the axles on a ``travel trailer'' plus the
``tongue load rating'' not be less than the GVWR of each respective
vehicle. We noted that the proposed requirement would not prevent
individual tires on motor homes and ``travel trailers'' from being
overloaded.
That leads me to believe it has not been passed, only propose. Mind you if this would pass this is only concerning Motor Homes and Travel Trailers . With that being said is a 5th wheel RV even considered a "Travel Trailer". Could they be referring to only bumper pulled trailers??
But what you are saying it states it but I think something is missing. Because Manufacturers dont like to break Federals Laws that can lead to public civil lawsuits. If this is the case, this would extremely expose to said manufacturers of RV's to lawsuits.
SO either this was only proposed and never passed or it only pertains to Motor Homes and Bumper Pull RV.
This is no different then needing a Non-CDL Class A for GCWR of 26,001 or higher on some rigs. People believe they are immune because they tow a RV. Weight is weight and it does not matter who is driving for what reason. I wish the Law would crack down on it. I have way less faith in people that tow RV's then anybody else that is on the road towing legally.
But I am going to look into this more. But thank you for showing me that website. It is alot easier to read then the one I was reading earlier today about it.
