Your Rig
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Bionic Man wrote:
Welcome to RV.net. Where the weight police are very active and vocal.
Axle and tire ratings are the most important ones in my opinion. I wouldn't go over those.
If you tow heavy you are more likely to wear things out early, but that is the nature of the beast.
Be safe.
You are correct while GVWR on 250/2500 is mostly a Tax/Registration number, the last number you want to use is Max trailer.
I agree 100% that axle and tire are the most important, and tire is #1!!! I am not the weight police, as I tow over my 2500's GVWR, but still well within axle and tire.
I think those that never weigh the rig loaded are either towing a popup with a one ton, or are unaware. Thew unaware is what worries me.
In Oregon and Washington the DOT weigh stations leave their scales on 24/7/365, so anytime they are not open you can slide in and weigh your rig. I also believe that Colorado leaves them on also.
