wnjj wrote:
Actually Washington cares about GVWR when it comes to chain laws: https://www.wsdot.com/winter/traction.htm
That’s an example of outdated laws that haven’t kept up with the times. 10,000 lbs used to mean “commercial” style trucks and not your average commuter pickup truck.
Even with the wording used, they IE WSP who would enforce this on the passes here in Washington will probably use your paper registration vs door sticker gvwr. Or do the sum of tow rig plus trailer axle amount.
When I used my TT as a ski hut in the winter, if the chain required for over 10k was up, I chains the rear of my 4wd truck, and rear axle of trailer. Yeah I was only required to have one tire on trailer.....felt better with two.
Oregon, California, Montana and Idaho have similar chain up laws and rules.
Marty
