Towing without a equalizer hitch
I happened to notice that my neighbor is towing his 28ft travel trailer without a equalizer hitch or sway control. He is towing it with a 1/2ton truck. His trailer is similar to mine, which weighs 7...
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Terryallan wrote:
You said it right "Recommended" limits. NOT lawful limits. Since he is not breaking a law. Gross negligence will be hard to prove. As for the warranty. Who is going to tell them.
Remember. The manufacturer weight limits are only there to tell you what the manufacturer will warranty the vehicle to carry / tow with out breaking down.. Nothing legal about them.
While this is true, there are two limits that ARE legally enforceable: the axle weight rating, and the tire weight rating. Exceeding either of those can land one into hot water, which might be possible given the neighbor's setup. (Especially the tires.)
For the OP, there's a really good chance the neighbor just doesn't know about hitches. Given the opportunity, talk some about the hitch that you use and how much nicer it is to tow with it. That might prompt the neighbor to do a little research without putting him on the defensive.
