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:There are over 200 FMVSS regulations. They cover everything from lighting, to crashworthiness, to braking.
Larry, I think you are right and I misspoke. FMVSS standards (I googled them) are for crash safety and crash avoidance. It has NOTHING to do with GVWR or axle ratings.
Brake and crash tests are conducted at GVWR, which is why the label on your door says "This vehicle complies with all Emission and safety standards on the date of manufacture". That same label contains the GVWR and axle ratings.
The Manufacturer has certified that the vehicle meets the standards AT GVWR. The performance of safety systems above GVWR are a no-mans land and no Manufacturer will attest that it is OK to exceed the GVWR at any time.
