Looking for a tow vehicle for boat
Had to edit content regarding weight of boat. We may end up with a boat before next spring, so I’ve been looking for another tow vehicle to serve double duty as an occasional daily driver. If we ...
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gmcman wrote:
No Cracker Jack box CDL's here....In Va it's a different story, you're not going to lose a CDL over an overweight ticket, just was looking to avoid the confrontation altogether.
I'm in an area where scale bypassing is regular so there's always eyes out and brake checks all the time...would be just my luck the day I wanted to take a chance.
My question is does the GCWR change from engine to engine or just the recommended tow rating based on engine? Can the platform handle the weight even if the motor is weaker is what I'm trying to say.
If I took a 6.0 2500 burb and put a duramax/allison in, then my rating would change based on power, but what about legal GCWR?
I had to study the book to get my CDL, but that was years ago. And even before CDL was required, I was setting up truck/trailer combinations to haul highest payload possible.
Mid '80s bought some old Ford freight tractors, 12 frt, 20 rear axles. Parted out some old Ford trucks. Extended and doubled frame, replaced 12 with 18, 20 with 44s. About all I used of tractors was engine, cab and VIN. A "cop" (hired by town just to harass trucks) saw the GCVWR 80,000 and the BOL stated 110,000. He got excited started writing tickets. By the time I got to court for the first handful, I had over 40 tickets. Paid lawyer to have the judge explain to Barney I was breaking no laws, unless he could show a scale ticket listing my axle weights, compared to the tire rating or 22,400 lb legal limit.
