payload capacity
I have read that most auto manufacturers underestimate their towing and payload capacity to be on the safe side. Is this true? I just bought a 2013 Ford F-150 with towing package and 7100GVWR but it...
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You have my permission to overload your truck if you want to.
There are probably 20 Lakes within 30 miles from our house each with multiple campgrounds. I see thousands of trailers heading out every year. Most are overloaded by way more than 100 pounds but are headed to one of these spots. I see fifth wheels being pulled by half tons trucks with a bass boat behind the trailer. I don't remember ever seeing one blew up on the side of the road. A flat tire once in a while. They just jack it up, change it keep going.
Lots of these would have problems if they hit the interstate heading cross country. That is a totally different game running down the road at interstate speeds for several thousand miles. Yes I think the tow vehicle would know the difference or it will figure it out pretty quick.
Just my opinion but I was raised on a farm where pickups earned their keep by hauling big loads for short distances. My dad used to joke, don't worry about the mules, just load the wagon.
There are probably 20 Lakes within 30 miles from our house each with multiple campgrounds. I see thousands of trailers heading out every year. Most are overloaded by way more than 100 pounds but are headed to one of these spots. I see fifth wheels being pulled by half tons trucks with a bass boat behind the trailer. I don't remember ever seeing one blew up on the side of the road. A flat tire once in a while. They just jack it up, change it keep going.
Lots of these would have problems if they hit the interstate heading cross country. That is a totally different game running down the road at interstate speeds for several thousand miles. Yes I think the tow vehicle would know the difference or it will figure it out pretty quick.
Just my opinion but I was raised on a farm where pickups earned their keep by hauling big loads for short distances. My dad used to joke, don't worry about the mules, just load the wagon.
