This comes up from time to time. You will receive "advice" from those that feel limitations only apply to others. I'm not one of them. The people that designed and engineered your coach put a limit on your towing capacity for a reason. (Frame strength, engine/trans limitations etc. etc.) Failing to follow those recommendations may lead you to some serious consequences. I'd hate to tell people I lost my family because I was intent exceeding the limitations of my coach. Also, in the event of an accident where injuries and/or death occur, all that info will come into play. Even if it's not your family injured or killed, you will be responsible...Just my two cents...Dennis