Posted by Determined on April 20, 2013 at 12:34:53 from (216.130.212.236):
In Reply to: towing questions posted by Super Steve on April 20, 2013 at 11:55:44:
Can you?
Should you?
What will DOT have to say?
Go read the weight rating on the sidewall of your tires and add up the numbers for the truck and trailer tires, this is the most you would ever legally be allowed to carry if everything else was perfect.
The weight rating you gave for the trailer unless it has more than 4 wheels is factoring in the pull truck tires to equal that capacity.
Then consider;
What are the trailer axles rated for?
Hitch weight on the truck vs the gross axle weight rating.
What size engine in the truck?
What gear ratio in the rear end?
Brake size and rating.
Cooling system?
Transmission cooler?
Sunspension, shocks, sway bars.
And you thought you were confused before.
If you have a dept of hwy weigh station nearby call them up in advance to let them know you want to bring in a trailer empty so you can get the proper weights for registering your truck. I have done this in the past and they have been decent to deal with and very helpful.
As well you get the peace of mind knowing that if the hwy boys stop you everything checks out.
Dave
This post was edited by Determined at 12:37:07 04/20/13.
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