Towing capacity vs max cargo weight rating

MFL wrote:

JIMNLIN wrote:
Lots of opinions/theories on rv websites pertaining to how or when a mfg GVWR is used.
On rv websites we hear we can be sued for exceeding the mfg GVWR in case of accident with injury.

On haulers websites using the same size trailers and tow trucks we don't face civil lawsuits scenario/overweight tickets if were over the vehicle mfg GVWR.

Any theories why this is ???

No theory Jim, but an obvious answer! It is the difference of a recreational users opinion, compared to someone who makes their living every day towing/hauling, and NEEDS to know these things.

Said it for you. :)

Jerry

If you somehow want me to believe "haulers" are exempt from civil suits when there is an accident, I don't agree.
I guess haulers don't need liability insurance either.
Lawyer's goal s to win and get paid. They will use any advantage they can. If they can show a vehicle exceeded the manufacturers rating it will "carry weight" with a jury. ( no pun intended;)
Jury's are not DOT officials that really understand the law or ratings, They are often sympathetic citizens, who have no problem sticking it to that dangerous/overloaded truck pulling that big trailer.
Tire and axle ratings won't enter the equation.