The confounding 3/4 ton truck...
Let me start by saying I do not have, nor am I currently in the market for, a truck. So, I have no horse in this race! I am, however, genuinely curious in looking for 'reliably sourced' information ...
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blt2ski wrote:
OP,
You need to bark up a different tree. Just because one is under ALL of the weight ratings mentioned, does not mean you a safe and sane!
I was pulling my 8500 lb equipment trailer with my 12k empty, 18000 give per navistar, 26k gvw plate per state of Washington. I was UNSAFE! Why? I had no hitch weight for the trailer, and it was swaying back and forth at speeds above 45 mph! That is also illegal per my states laws.
Yeah I was under weights, but unsafe! Weights are not end all be all of safety towing etc. How you load, many other factors are to blame for accidents!
I've seen a tandem rear truck towing a tandem dually trailer with the trailer swaying!!!
Marty
All due respect...Nowhere did I state or imply that weights were the be-all end-all of anything, nor did I make a particular argument on weights at all - I asked for information. I am well within weights, I have my tongue at 13-14%, my WD is set up properly, and I have no issues whatsoever. I drove over a nail and ended up blowing a tire in the mountains of PA and a passing car had to point it out to me because I didn't even feel it. This is not about me - nor an argument I am proposing.
Honestly, I'm not sure why I seem to have aggravated some people with what I thought was a genuine question on ONE of the aspects of safe towing, but I have. So, I will move on. Enjoy your day.
