TT Weight limits: theory and reality
There are a ton of threads here regarding the proper matching of TV and TT. Based on what I learned here, I made a very expensive decision to upgrade my brand new 1/2 ton to a 1 ton TV so that I would...
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Those that ignore the ratings sacrifice a totally relaxing tow and have increased operating and maintenance cost. There equipment is simply being used beyond its limits.
That does not mean their rig will self destruct or that they have a miserable tow. But their soft parts will wear quicker and the combo will require more driver input.
A combo that is within ALL of its rating will perform noticeably better than a combo that is within SOME of its parameters.
RVs are generally delivered by experience drivers towing empty trailers using dual rear wheel trucks.
The typical RV is not towed empty with a dually.
There is a learning curve to RV towing, It is beneficial to start at the beginning and follow the ratings. With experience and a better understanding of the ratings you may have a fudge factor and stray a bit from the ratings.
Nevertheless for optimum performance staying within all of your combos towing parameters is prudent.
On a bright sunny day,on open road the parameters aren't as critical. However on curvey,rainy,windy,congested and/or mountainous terrain being within your ratings is essential.
Many forget the parameters are calculated for bad days and poor conditions and not for the nice days and ideal scenarios.
I agree there is not a lot of loading accident data,but I imagine most accidents do not occur during ideal conditions,but involve: a curve, bad weather,congested traffic,a sudden stop,a steep descent etc.
That does not mean their rig will self destruct or that they have a miserable tow. But their soft parts will wear quicker and the combo will require more driver input.
A combo that is within ALL of its rating will perform noticeably better than a combo that is within SOME of its parameters.
RVs are generally delivered by experience drivers towing empty trailers using dual rear wheel trucks.
The typical RV is not towed empty with a dually.
There is a learning curve to RV towing, It is beneficial to start at the beginning and follow the ratings. With experience and a better understanding of the ratings you may have a fudge factor and stray a bit from the ratings.
Nevertheless for optimum performance staying within all of your combos towing parameters is prudent.
On a bright sunny day,on open road the parameters aren't as critical. However on curvey,rainy,windy,congested and/or mountainous terrain being within your ratings is essential.
Many forget the parameters are calculated for bad days and poor conditions and not for the nice days and ideal scenarios.
I agree there is not a lot of loading accident data,but I imagine most accidents do not occur during ideal conditions,but involve: a curve, bad weather,congested traffic,a sudden stop,a steep descent etc.
