Houston, we have a weight problem
So looking at a new trailer and I'm thinking there might be a problem, need some feedback from the weight police please! My 15 Ram 1500 has payload capacity of 1260 lbs. You put me, my wife and our ...
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WarPhil wrote:
In my day job I work in a heavily regulated industry. It makes me a rule follower. I'm going to keep my eye open for a lighter trailer. Of course the sales guy said it was no problem. He doesn't care if I kill my family, only if the check clears.
We went to the Houston RV show this past weekend. I can't tell you how many times I heard, "That truck will be fine."
Also, lots of the signs had "Half-Ton Towable" on them.
The dry weights on some of these Half-Ton Towable trailers were in excess of 8,000#.
As you said, the only thing they worry about is if the check clears.
After that, it becomes your problem.
