Re: Trailer towing limits??

Posted by TSW on April 01, 2006 at 06:25:38 from (24.39.250.75):

In Reply to: Re: Trailer towing limits?? posted by john in la on March 31, 2006 at 19:53:15:

Ok I got a slightly better grasp on it now. As I see it I would not fall into the “Commercial” Category. The equipment is my own and I don’t make any money off it in any way. They are just basically toys that cost me money! So let’s forget my situation all together.

Let’s concentrate on, let’s say a landscape contractor. He is certainly doing it for profit. They often tow trailers over 10000 lbs. and of the dozen or so I talked to in the last couple days none have anything but a regular license. All but one had no idea what the GCWR of their truck was. If I understand what you’re saying now these guys are all “commercial” hailers and are technically illegal?!?

Apparently no one cares since only one had been pulled over for being over weight when he had a huge load on his trailer. The officer only asked for his driver’s license and registrations of both truck & trailer. Trailer was “registered” heavy enough and nothing was even mentioned about the truck and he let him go. Again no mention of truck GCWR!

What really baffles me is the GCWR of the pickup trucks. How would an officer or the DOT or anyone else ever know what your truck is “rated” at? Its not listed on the plate on the truck, just the GVWR is as far as I can see. Apparently your saying the registered weight is meaningless even though it appears that this is commonly what is used as a determining factor. My observation is the GCWR of the truck varies greatly depending on engine, transmission, wheels, tires and who knows what else. How on earth is this determined on the side of the road???? Is there someplace this is written that I’m not seeing?

It all boils down to the same conclusion. You might just as well do whatever you want since no one really knows (or cares) anyway. I’m sure if you ran into the right guy he could fine you for something no matter what the situation so just do whatever you feel is best in your own mind.

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