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Re: Re: Re: Hauling
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Posted by Mike on December 08, 2003 at 16:03:25 from (64.12.96.236):
In Reply to: Re: Re: Hauling posted by hmm... on December 07, 2003 at 19:20:36:
Most gooseneck are usually overloaded and greatly exceed the manufacturers towing capacity of the tow vehicle. Look at a the towing capacities of the one ton pickups,most are around 15000 give or take. 8000# pickup,plus a 4500# trailer leaves a net load on the trailer of 2500#. Most of them(mine included) are grossing 20-30,000#. Some states(mostly east coast) are now checking pickups pulling trailers and fining for exceeding manufactures weight rating and the DOT is pushing for 50 state compliance. Nothing like a 10,000# overweight ticket to take the fun out of a $250. hauling job.
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