Oh, there's no doubt there is some differences, I agree with what your saying 100%. But until recently, When ever I towed anything, I'm certain I've always been over gross.
I guess all I'm saying is I personally believe there is always some fudge factor, or built in Head room into these factors. Just to be safe.
People are very imperfect, LOL. Kent
PS. I know this sounds crazy, but my Authorized Freightliner Service Rep., who I like a lot, just pretty sure he is uninformed, said to ignore the rating, and pull what I wanted to pull. Not going to do it. Pretty Bold statement.