Sorry...another tow vehicle capacity thread
Lets just get this out of the way up front. I am a newbie to camping that made an uninformed purchase of too much 5th wheel for the truck I have. I already own the camper and the truck so no going b...
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ramgunner wrote:Phydeauxman wrote:
I am trying to find out what the real potential consequences are from continuing to tow with the truck I have.
Wear and tear on components that were not designed to take it.
If you get into an accident, especially an injury accident, then LE and your insurance company, the other parties insurance company, and their attorneys may and will look at everything. If you are over your rated weights, then it could lead to civil and/or criminal charges involving the term "negligence". That means that someone knew better and did something anyway that endangered, injured, or killed someone or caused damage. Civilly it can mean a loss of a lot of money. Criminally it can mean a loss of a lot of money and/or freedom.
Cite me one instance where an RV owner was sued for being overloaded, much less criminal charges, accident or not. I've been asking this question for several years and have yet to get a response.
EVERYONE wants to repeat the rumor but no-one has backed it up with facts.
I'm listening??????
