Couple wrecks trailer 20 minutes after buying it
Link Curious what the forum's opinion is on who should be liable. Seems to me like the dealer has some responsibility. -Eric
Forum Discussion
The article is short on information, and we all know how the news media isn't fully accurate. I am wondering if by "new" they mean "new owners" and not a "brand-new RV".
Looking closely at the pictures, the one of it overturned showing the added wood really looks like the underside of a used RV. Surface rust on the frame, and the OSB particle board looks like it is rotted. I am guessing this was a hack repair done by the previous owner.
So if it had a hack job that significantly changed the weight of the trailer, that would not be shown on the weight sticker. If the dealer did not disclose the issue and let the customer leave the lot with an overweight trailer and under-capacity tow vehicle, then I could see the dealer having some liability for what happened.
Looking closely at the pictures, the one of it overturned showing the added wood really looks like the underside of a used RV. Surface rust on the frame, and the OSB particle board looks like it is rotted. I am guessing this was a hack repair done by the previous owner.
So if it had a hack job that significantly changed the weight of the trailer, that would not be shown on the weight sticker. If the dealer did not disclose the issue and let the customer leave the lot with an overweight trailer and under-capacity tow vehicle, then I could see the dealer having some liability for what happened.
