The weight police
"My trailer tows just fine" "I don't care about my weight" "5th wheels are not commercial vehicles so what I tow is my business"
I am new here, but not new to scales and weights. I worked at one of the busiest Cat scales in the country. We were located close to a CHP weigh station. I am amazed at the lack of concern about what a TV can tow SAFELY. The first thing I did was take my new truck loaded up the wife, the dogs, filled the tank, added a few gallons of water and went down to the Cat scales. It takes a little time to figure out what you can tow, all the numbers can be a little confusing. However it is very important to know these weight limits. The life of yourself, your family and all the people you share the road with are at risk when you over loaded. I am not talking about a 100lbs, but when you are 1000lbs or more, you are a danger to the rest of us who share the road.
On a second note, when a dealer tells you that your truck can tow anything they have on the lot, RUN. It either shows a lack of knowledge or lack of concern for your safety. I recently was on a lot looking at a used DRV. I know it was too heavy, but just wanted to take a look. A salesman came up and said "nice unit". Of course I agreed, but said my truck can't tow something that heavy. He says my truck can tow anything he sells. I didn't argue, I just left the lot.
Sorry for the long rant, I just had to get this off my chest and as far as the "weight police" keep trying to inform people, most don't listen but some might and you may save a life or two while you are at it.
I am new here, but not new to scales and weights. I worked at one of the busiest Cat scales in the country. We were located close to a CHP weigh station. I am amazed at the lack of concern about what a TV can tow SAFELY. The first thing I did was take my new truck loaded up the wife, the dogs, filled the tank, added a few gallons of water and went down to the Cat scales. It takes a little time to figure out what you can tow, all the numbers can be a little confusing. However it is very important to know these weight limits. The life of yourself, your family and all the people you share the road with are at risk when you over loaded. I am not talking about a 100lbs, but when you are 1000lbs or more, you are a danger to the rest of us who share the road.
On a second note, when a dealer tells you that your truck can tow anything they have on the lot, RUN. It either shows a lack of knowledge or lack of concern for your safety. I recently was on a lot looking at a used DRV. I know it was too heavy, but just wanted to take a look. A salesman came up and said "nice unit". Of course I agreed, but said my truck can't tow something that heavy. He says my truck can tow anything he sells. I didn't argue, I just left the lot.
Sorry for the long rant, I just had to get this off my chest and as far as the "weight police" keep trying to inform people, most don't listen but some might and you may save a life or two while you are at it.
