RV Dangling off bridge

mich800 wrote:

Lantley wrote:

DavidP wrote:
I agree, staying within a tow vehicles capabilities is paramount. Reading the limited details of how the accident occurred, this could have easily been an f250 or any other ¾ ton tv attached to that trailer. No doubt he was close to his limits and may have been over but we don’t know one way or the other. We can say the same about a 35ft tt weighing in 10K+ being pulled by (Insert your 3/4/1 ton here) and the same laws of physics apply. Accidents happen and there is no stopping that. All we can do is stay within capacities and capabilities of both truck and trailer and drive defensive and conservative in our approach. Even then it’s not going to stop a inattentive Hyundai Elantra driver from drifting into your lane and crashing into you

There is a difference. A larger vehicle will withstand the impact
to a greater degree. That doesn't mean a larger vehicle can't be involved in an accident.
However the result of a combo that is 20K combined will be different than a combo that is 10K combined. All tow vehicles are not created equally.

Are you endangering everyone on the road if you are within your trucks limits? MDT would be much safer. If someone runs you off the road should our assessment be you are under trucked for that fifth wheel?

It's simple you can travel,in a Yugo or you can travel in an S-Class Mercedes. One is inherently safer than the other.

I cannot control the other drivers, nor can I decide what vehicles they choose. But I can choose a safe vehicle/combo for myself.
I reiterate mass matters, you mention an MDT so I assume you understand there is a point where size/mass will make a difference.
Some choose MDT's for that exact reason. With that in mind yes I agree an MDT would be a safety improvement over my current Dually.