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
Eric&Lisa wrote:
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.
Good luck with that. When the purchaser hooked it to the hitch and drove off they assumed any and all responsibility. I have yet to see a used trailer where a legitimate dealer did not have some rock solid verbiage somewhere in the sale documents such as "sold as is". Sure one could hire Sheister, Snake, and Litigator LLC Esq, better have deep pockets.
Better yet perhaps the buyer should of done due diligence, like lay on the ground and look underneath, then say "What's up with those 2X6's"?
In closing, as to the actual cause, I'd guess Chinese ST tires.......Blowout........Or possibly contaminated brakes from using EZ lube.
