TT Weight limits: theory and reality

Seattle Lion wrote:

Leeblev wrote:
As previously stated....more is better than just marginal.
What those that tow/drive vehicles at/over the max. weights don't tell you is what the poster that is a mechanic said: replaced parts sooner. My major concern when towing at/over the MFG ratings is braking ability. I have experienced problems stopping in a panic situation while towing near my limit. I upgraded my TV and while on the way home on it's maiden voyage, had a panic stop that I didn't think I would make safely and found it not to be a problem because my braking system was designed for more weight and I was well under the max. GCVWR of my tow vehicle.
IMHO, you should never listen to those that don't comply with weight ratings because they have never had a problem. I doubt that. Do it right the first time and you don't have to worry about capacity or braking ability again.

If your TT is set up correctly, it won't contribute any extra load on the truck's brakes. The trailer will stop using its own brakes.

People have got to stop using the GCVWR to decide if their TV can stop the trailer. You TV, My TV, any body's TV is NOT designed to stop the GCVWR. The TV is only designed to stop the GVWR. Any thing over that. Has to be stopped by the trailer brakes.

In other words. A 1 ton dually towing a trailer that put the combined weight OVER the GVWR. Is no better off than a 150 with a trailer that puts it over the GVWR. They BOTH need trailer brakes to safely stop the trailer.

BTW. IF your Trailer brakes are locking up in a panic stop. you have too much power dialed into them. They should not lock up. You may hear them crying. But they should not lock. Follow the Brake controller instructions, and they won't.