I think you guys are missing the point. The manufacturer of the truck certified the vehicle to carry x amount of weight. It doesn’t matter if the manufacturer certified the truck because of door latches or braking performance. It is what it is. In the event of a accident, any trial attorney will discover any factors to establish his case. If it discovered that the accident vehicle had a drunk driver, bald tires, or over manufacturer’s certified gross weight it can and should be a factor in the ultimate outcome of the settlement.
I have added sway bars, air bags, heavier rear springs, drives fine, seems to handle the additional weight. But in the event of a accident the fact remains I have knowingly operated the vehicle in excess of the manufacturer’s certified gross weight.
In a major litigation where money is involved that fact will be more expensive than the savings from cheating on the RV’s weight.
