Towing wreck - overloaded hitch
Please people follow the rules and don't run over loaded. First article I've seen like this. Surprised it does not happen as often as this. http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/2960844-181/chp-hitch-...
Forum Discussion
proxim2020 wrote:mowermech wrote:
Please keep in mind that the sticker has the ratings for a certain size/type of tire and stock springs.
Many of us throw the P rated tires from our half ton pickups away and replace them with LT Load Range C, D, or even E tires. Some of us also install "overload" springs of one kind or another.
The ratings on the sticker are no longer valid, because the truck is not equipped as shown.
Therefore, the REGISTERED GVW limitation applies.
Maybe I'm misunderstanding this, but how do you register vehicle with a higher GVWR than what's on the doorjamb?
You can register a pickup for the weight you want to carry (different than what mfgr supports and labels). The default in Washington state is double the empty weight, rounded up to nearest ton. For example, if your truck weighs 6200lbs, then 2*6200 is 12400, which gets rounded up to 14,000lbs. You are legal to carry that much. It does not mean that it is safe to do so, that is up to the owner. Of course the warranty on the truck is another matter. I am sure there are limits, but they will take your money every year for registration. My brother has a 1500 and it had a big number and he pushed back and they lowered it to what his truck could actually carry. Saved him $10-15 per year on tags.
