How much weight is too much weight?
I am looking at campers and thinking of a 9.5 foot. They weigh about 2500 lbs and I have a 2500 dodge. I was looking on another site and there were people with 11 foot lance campers that weigh 3300 lb...
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donn0128 wrote:
Dont understand how you can justify a 10% over number? The manufacturers certify to the federal government that their vehicle meets all the applicable standards as to acceleration, handling, braking and safety at the weight number stated on the federal sticker. While there is no federal laws regarding exceeding the numbers, it is common sense to assume that the manufacturer knows at least enough to make a decent judgment call on the weight they have posted.
It really astounds me how many people justify overloading by saying it pulls fine. When it is ultimately so simple to get the right tool for the job. Whether that means a screwdriver or a pickup truck.
They certify all of that, then the marketing department gets involved and under rates the 2500 so it doesn't cannibalize the 3500 market. They also set artificial limits like 9900 and 11400 to make their trucks fit within clissification laws for chains, lane travel and commerical registration.
It's really hard to assume GVWR has much to do with safety.
This is why states use tire ratings and braking performance as max load laws not stickers on the truck.
