can't get the gvwr math to work
I want to buy a Bigfoot 25C9.4SB and a short bed srw crew cab diesel to match. Everything I read says "gvwr gvwr gvwr - never violate your trucks gvwr!". ok. So, Bigfoot says their camper is 3K ...
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DOT laws vary between the states and are so murky, that even DOT officers have trouble answering the question.
But for example in California - pickup is vehicle below 11,300 lb (from top of my head) so anything with bigger GVWR should drive via scales. The requirement is historically ignored, but in last years the "revenue seekers" are making good reinforcing it.
Than if you have >= 15k GVWR you have to get new engine every 20 years regardless how you register it.
In "salt belts" not too many vehicles last 20 years, but on West Coast I still see 40 years El Camino and lot of other 30-40 years vehicles used as daily drivers. Sure requirement for new engine can junk 20 yo pickup, regardless how pristine it is.
But for example in California - pickup is vehicle below 11,300 lb (from top of my head) so anything with bigger GVWR should drive via scales. The requirement is historically ignored, but in last years the "revenue seekers" are making good reinforcing it.
Than if you have >= 15k GVWR you have to get new engine every 20 years regardless how you register it.
In "salt belts" not too many vehicles last 20 years, but on West Coast I still see 40 years El Camino and lot of other 30-40 years vehicles used as daily drivers. Sure requirement for new engine can junk 20 yo pickup, regardless how pristine it is.
