Adding weight capacity to a TV
As discussed in a prior thread, our TV (Ford F150) is near the edge or a bit over it in terms of payload due to the tongue weight of our TT. There are no power issues and the towing is fine. Is the...
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The real answer is that yes, you can increase the weight carrying capacity by replacing key components, not the least of which is springs and axle, though that will not change the manufacturer's rating.
As far as "legality" of tow ratings, that's a myth in this class of truck. Unless its obviously overweight no one is going to get a ticket for a trailer that's "slightly" overweight (ex., people tow 5vers all the time with half tons). In this litigious society we live in, I'd be far more concerned about personal liability and being sued by an injured party if I were involved in an accident and the PI hired by the plaintiff's law firm found out I was towing something over the manufacturer's rated capacity.
As far as "legality" of tow ratings, that's a myth in this class of truck. Unless its obviously overweight no one is going to get a ticket for a trailer that's "slightly" overweight (ex., people tow 5vers all the time with half tons). In this litigious society we live in, I'd be far more concerned about personal liability and being sued by an injured party if I were involved in an accident and the PI hired by the plaintiff's law firm found out I was towing something over the manufacturer's rated capacity.
