dascom2000 wrote:
Now this is a long lived and delightful thread. As I can finally see through my glazed eyes, I come to the common sense understanding that:
1: Do not put more that 20K# on an axle without a permit.
2: Do not exceed the equipment's safe capacity. (tires, suspension, etc)
3: Do not violate bridge and roadbed loading rules where you are driving
4: Work hard to pass the attitude test short of giving up your rights
to be left alone if following the above.
5: Tell me more about how many college kids can fit into a VW bug.GVCW
I am working real hard to not exceed my equipment's limits, I know what they are. If I don't fail the above, might I still have trouble? :)
Theres always the potential for trouble. I have CVE contact me frequently asking what to do with a carrier. Weight & dimension laws are complex to say the least and even CVE officers can't keep up with all of em. The above notations are a great start but theres so much more that changes depending on specific state laws/regs.
The most common mistake I see is a carrier loaded in excess of the plated weight and carriers overloaded the trailers GVWR.
Mostly campers get left alone but when CVE officers get right out of the academy, they are ready to save the world and will stop/hassle anyone they suspect might have ANY violation right down to loose ball joints or improper tire inflation.
