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Tim_Nowicki
Explorer
Feb 01, 2018

Towing with an F-450.

Finally got my tow vehicle. 2012 F-450 flatbed dually SUPER DUTY. Looking to you guys and girls for real world experience towing with an f-450 dually Super Duty. DOT, do you blow by the scales? Problems at a DOT checkpoint? Seems to me DOT may have more of an interest in anything above an F-350. thanks
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  • Tim_Nowicki's avatar
    Tim_Nowicki
    Explorer
    Feb 02, 2018
    Yup, plain jane on the truck, no signage and towing my personal RV (fifthwheel)
  • rjstractor's avatar
    rjstractor
    Nomad
    Feb 02, 2018
    Depends on what you are towing and where. Pulling an RV they probably won't bat an eye as long as there is no name or logo on your truck. Pulling a mini excavator on a flatbed might get their attention.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Feb 01, 2018
    “do you blow by the scales?”

    Depends on the state DOT. Each state has its own rules.

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