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Apr 13, 2016The only way I can see this being illegal is if you live in a state where weight based registrations exist. If the weight of the vehicle with the trailer hooked up exceeds the registered weight then that would be a violation. But this is more likely in the 5th wheel world since pin weights are almost always double the tongue weight of TT's. I'm not aware of any laws that prevent you from towing beyond the manufacturer's tow capacity.
Each state and jurisdiction has their own little set of rules and nuances. If you move through a lot of areas then you're going to have to talk to a lot of people if you want something concrete. No one on here will be able to tell you for sure if it's legal in the areas you travel within. All you're going to get here is a bunch of opinions, all of which could be wrong, including mine lol. So take these opinions with a grain of salt. If you receive a citation for some reason, I doubt anyone will step up to pay it for you. Keeping everything at or below the manufacturer specs will make life a lot easier and less stressful. You won't be towing with a bunch of legal or liability what ifs swirling around your head.
Controlling the weight of the trailer is fairly easy. There's nothing that says you have to tow the trailer at the full 11,000 lbs GVWR. Control the weight of the trailer to keep it within specs and worry less.
