Towing Overweight???

Hookem2004 wrote:
I know that this has been discussed in length about towing over weight. And it's not towing and moving the trailer but the main issue is stopping. And if you get into an accident you can or will be 100% at fault being overloaded.

I am just curious how I see many 5th wheel toy haulers with triple axles being towed by a 3/4 ton truck. I know they have to over their towing limits. How do they get the dealer to sell them these trailers?

Reason I ask is the wife and I were looking at a new fiver and the dealer would sell it to use but told us that we'd have to have a truck with the proper towing capacity that we are looking at.

I have no intentions of towing out of class, but just blows me away that I see other's doing it. And I'm not talking about 1,000lbs over, it's got to be 3-4,000lbs over.

First you have to understand that the Manufacturers stated capacities are NOT LEGAL limits. They are the weight to which the Manufacturer will warranty the vehicle to tow, or carry. So your first statement is well false. You are only 100% at fault IF you cause the accident, and that is if you are under the factory cap, or over the factory caps. Very few TVs, and RVs will be over the DOT weight limits, and that is where the law comes in. DOT sets the weight law, not the manufacturer.

Second. "Most" dealers will sell you the TT, or 5er you want. What you tow it with is none of their concern. It is completely the driver's responsibility to use the proper TV. Every thing that happens on the highway falls on the driver's shoulders. Dealers have no control over your TV. They can suggest, but not require you to use a certain TV. You give them your money, and drive away. They are done with you unless you come back for warranty work. It's that simple.