How rigid is payload number
OK the Mrs and I have chosen a TT, Rockwood 8311SS. It is within my tow limit, the question I have is the payload number. How critical is it to be below your payload number? I have a Ram 1500, w...
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spoon059 wrote:Wanna bet! If the truck is loaded beyond GVWR and an accident due to a brake fade situation occurs, who do you think is going to held responsible?kaydeejay wrote:Ummm... over payload but under GCVWR has nothing to do with a run-away rig or brake fade.
That removes any liability your Manufacturer may have for a failure due to weight, including a run-away brake fade situation.
It sure won't be the Manufacturer!
(This also assumes the trailer does its fair share of the work, if not the situation is even worse. Truck brakes are rated for a max of GVWR, NOT GCWR)
