So what is it you think they are going to use to drain ones wallet, as they do not drain hotshot drives wallets that tow a lot more than 99.999 percent of RVers.
Me Again wrote:DazedNConfused wrote:
Does that mean the truck can't handle it? No. You will likely be under your rear axle rating if you stick to a trailer with a gross of 12,000lbs or under. But will you be over GVWR? Yup...sure will if you approach that much trailer. Will the truck care? Probably not. Will the DOT care if you were sent to the scales? Yup...and they'll be happy to drain your wallet of all remaining cash.
- DNC
Could you detail what a state weight enforcement officer would be ticketing one
for.
* Being over federal bridge weights - not likely
* Being over 600(or whatever your state allows) pounds per inch of tread width - not likely, as this is higher than most LT tire ratings.
* Being over the Max weight at xx inflation mark on sidewalls - some states have that in their codes
* Being over the paid tonnage in some states - your mistake
* Having an unsafe looking load - again your mistake
So what is it you think they are going to use to drain ones wallet, as they do not drain hotshot drives wallets that tow a lot more than 99.999 percent of RVers.
Chris
DazedNConfused wrote:
Yeah...I hear'ya. Depends on the perspective, I suppose. :) In NC, even the F-250s need to have a weighted tag -- and since you're declared weight is GCVWR and not just the camper, you have to declare a pretty hefty weight. I have a tag for 21,000 lbs to cover my truck and camper -- and it just barely does. Again...these rules are silly -- since NC also charges a hefty HUT (Highway Use Tax) in addition to the extra I am required to pay for the weighted tag. Recreational use should be exempt from the latter. JMHO, though.
DazedNConfused wrote:
Does that mean the truck can't handle it? No. You will likely be under your rear axle rating if you stick to a trailer with a gross of 12,000lbs or under. But will you be over GVWR? Yup...sure will if you approach that much trailer. Will the truck care? Probably not. Will the DOT care if you were sent to the scales? Yup...and they'll be happy to drain your wallet of all remaining cash.
- DNC
txbassmn wrote:
Well after research, found out my truck came with extra on it and the sticker didn't mean anything. I bought the 5'ver we were looking at. Funny thing is, when I was picking mine up there was a guy buying a 5'ver lighter than mine and he had a Chevy 1 ton, and when I saw him hook up and his truck did the squat, I got worried. Then when I hooked mine up a little later I felt a lot better with my Ford 3/4 ton because I couldn't even tell it went down when I hooked up. His lights pointing at the sky, mine was riding level. Made me proud. But thank you to all you guys for your input.
amxpress wrote:lol at the 3/4 ton guys who have to "justify" their purchase
I don't need to justify buying my 2500 (f250). That's all I could afford at the time and it fit my needs, as it still does.
I don't give a R.A. about if others don't like it or have a problem with it.
JIMNLIN wrote:DNC wrote:
On such a heavy truck, you can blow way past your 10,000 lbs easily. Does that mean the truck can't handle it? No. You will likely be under your rear axle rating if you stick to a trailer with a gross of 12,000lbs or under. But will you be over GVWR? Yup...sure will if you approach that much trailer. Will the truck care? Probably not. Will the DOT care if you were sent to the scales? Yup...and they'll be happy to drain your wallet of all remaining cash. The latter is unlikely to happen unless you LOOK overloaded.
Actually DOT doesn't use the truck mfg GVWR for how much load the truck can legally carry. Your right about looking overloaded however dot will look at over loading the trucks axle/tire capacities. If the dot officers home state requires a weighted tag or a registered weight he may look at that also.
In my state (and other states that don't register private use trucks at any weight) a higher registered weight gets the out of state truck owner nothing.
Having hauled for a living I'm a firm believer I can have too much truck.
DNC wrote:
On such a heavy truck, you can blow way past your 10,000 lbs easily. Does that mean the truck can't handle it? No. You will likely be under your rear axle rating if you stick to a trailer with a gross of 12,000lbs or under. But will you be over GVWR? Yup...sure will if you approach that much trailer. Will the truck care? Probably not. Will the DOT care if you were sent to the scales? Yup...and they'll be happy to drain your wallet of all remaining cash. The latter is unlikely to happen unless you LOOK overloaded.
rhagfo wrote:gmcsmoke wrote:
lol at the 3/4 ton guys who have to "justify" their purchase. "well GVWR is just a marketing number, the tires can hold more, it's the same axle as a 1 ton, well it's just missing a helper spring". Funny you never hear that from a guy that has a 1 ton.
Not so sure about that!
My 2500 camper Special came from the factory with 3500 springs and sway bar,like many 2500 owners I tow over GVWR, but without the need for Air bags or Timbers, just the stock factory suspension! Truck rides level, and is about 1" form engaging the upper overload springs.
See a lot of 3500 owners installing Air Bags to improve the ride or level the truck. Mine rides fine without them.
