Dealer requires suitable truck
I was talking to a salesman at Lazy Days Tampa about a fifth wheel. He wanted to know about my truck, engine, rear end, etc. He said they require your truck be rated to tow the weight of the trailer. ...
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westernrvparkowner wrote:azjeffh wrote:Pray tell then, what size rig would a "Good' dealer sell you? Just how upset would you be if they refused to sell you something you wanted to buy? And should that be extended to all businesses? For example, if you are 20 pounds overweight, should McDonalds refuse to sell you a cheeseburger? If you want your life run by a nanny, hire one, don't expect one to be provided by every business you deal with.
My truck is "rated" to tow a 16K lb fiver, which we all know is BS. Bet they wouldn't hesitate to sell me one that has a 15.5K GVWR.
OP suggested this dealer won't sell you a trailer unless your vehicle is "up" to it and didn't ask about the hitch rating. hmm
I only suggested that a dealer will look at the fifth wheel tow rating of the TV to determine whether it is "up" to it or not. I know it's true as I've been to many RV shows that have tried to sell me 15K+ vehicles.
I have been weighed and know my 10K trailer puts 2075 in the bed of my truck, just 50 lbs under its GVWR. I also know I'm 650 lbs under my GAWR. I can go on about the weights, but why bother.
See no analogy to McDonald's or Nanny's, so I will ignore that part of your post.
Hope you have a better day tomorrow.
