jerem0621 wrote:
BenK wrote:
Repeat...it boils down to risk management decision (gambling) from someone who
has to ask this type of question
I'll always provide a conservative, by the book advice to anyone asking
this level of question...as the old salts won't/don't ask that type
of question
It is like standing at a ski trail head with choices of 'expert', 'black', 'blue', 'green'...
Ok
Then tell the newbie who belongs on the 'green' slopes to take the 'expert' run...because
I've been taking that for decades with no problems...
I am not nearly as worried about the person who knows how to load a truck and trailer, stays under the tire capacity and operates sensibly. They may wear components out faster but I'm not worried about safety.
The clueless Newb who has never towed a traile. Those people scare me. I don't care what they are driving.
Just because you are under ratings doesn't mean you are safe.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
This is a very thoughtful post. No incrimination of lawsuits, insurance denials, prison time or even public shunning, just the facts. That is not the weight police number crunching to the extreme, it is very helpful.
