โApr-18-2017 05:54 PM
โJul-07-2017 07:09 AM
Hannibal wrote:buck n duck wrote:wing_zealot wrote:
There is no law regarding towing overweight for a non-commercial vehicle.
If you are involved in an accident and it's your fault your Probably going to be sued Whether your overweight or not. That's why you buy insurance.
What happens when your insurance agency finds out your were over your ratings? Do they still have to cover you?
Insurance will not pay anything for you in small claims court due to negligence.
Same thing that happens if you run a red light or were speeding or intoxicated and you cause an accident. These are violation of written law.
What if your tires are worn and you hydroplane or your shocks are worn and you lose control in a bouncy curve? Tie rod breaks, brakes fail, bee flies in the window and you freak out. You swerve to avoid a squirrel and crash. These are not law but could be attributed to negligence. Insurance pays.
Any exclusions will be listed in your insurance contract. Usually acts of war, damage due to racing or intentional damage is not covered.
โJul-07-2017 06:03 AM
buck n duck wrote:wing_zealot wrote:
There is no law regarding towing overweight for a non-commercial vehicle.
If you are involved in an accident and it's your fault your Probably going to be sued Whether your overweight or not. That's why you buy insurance.
What happens when your insurance agency finds out your were over your ratings? Do they still have to cover you?
Insurance will not pay anything for you in small claims court due to negligence.
โJul-07-2017 05:51 AM
wing_zealot wrote:
There is no law regarding towing overweight for a non-commercial vehicle.
If you are involved in an accident and it's your fault your Probably going to be sued Whether your overweight or not. That's why you buy insurance.
โJul-06-2017 07:06 PM
Hannibal wrote:
The second article state that tow ratings are like speed limits. Here's the Florida Statute concerning speed limits. It's the law. Can you post a link to any statute concerning manufacturer's tow ratings for private owners? Manufacturer's don't write law. You won't find it.
My truck is rated to tow 9700 lbs with it's 5.4L gas V8 and 3.73 ratio. This is a performance issue, not a safety or legal issue. If I tow a trailer that exceed that rating, what written law statute have I broken. The same truck with diesel is rated to tow thousands more. Aside from performance, what's the difference. I might exceed my tow rating down here in mostly flat Florida and not notice the difference. I'd still be well within the tow rating of the duplicate diesel powered truck so brakes, suspension and handling will be the same. What statute dictates I cannot do this?
If you cause an accident, you're at fault and subject to lawsuit regardless if you're over or under you manufacturer's weight ratings.
โJul-06-2017 04:42 PM
buck n duck wrote:
http://www.hardworkingtrucks.com/improperly-equipped-pickups-costing-businesses-millions-in-lawsuits/
http://www.trucktrend.com/how-to/expert-advice/1703-tow-ratings-and-the-law-discussing-limits-of-trailer-size/
โJul-06-2017 04:13 PM
โJul-06-2017 03:07 PM
drsteve wrote:
The money quote from the Truck Trend article:When it comes to negligence or the failure of the driverโs โduty to tow only that which the vehicle is designed to tow,โ Dean and other attorneys we spoke with about this issue agree: If thereโs an accident and the towing vehicle isnโt properly configured for the trailered weight, the injured person or persons will probably win any ensuing lawsuit.
Dean and other attorneys we spoke with about this issue agree: If thereโs an accident and the towing vehicle isnโt properly configured for the trailered weight
โJul-06-2017 02:55 PM
buck n duck wrote:
http://www.hardworkingtrucks.com/improperly-equipped-pickups-costing-businesses-millions-in-lawsuits/
โJul-06-2017 12:49 PM
buck n duck wrote:
http://www.hardworkingtrucks.com/improperly-equipped-pickups-costing-businesses-millions-in-lawsuits/
http://www.trucktrend.com/how-to/expert-advice/1703-tow-ratings-and-the-law-discussing-limits-of-trailer-size/
When it comes to negligence or the failure of the driverโs โduty to tow only that which the vehicle is designed to tow,โ Dean and other attorneys we spoke with about this issue agree: If thereโs an accident and the towing vehicle isnโt properly configured for the trailered weight, the injured person or persons will probably win any ensuing lawsuit.
โJul-06-2017 11:58 AM
โJul-06-2017 11:40 AM
โJul-06-2017 10:11 AM
Paull6 wrote:
I'm the OP and another poster was right I didn't come back because I didn't like what I heard, which was ill advised alarmist posts about what a mistake I made. The F150 had absolutely no problem hauling the 10k lb trailer inclines, wind rain were all present on the trip and the F150 barely felt it Not all posts were as unhelpful as the "experts" so thanks for those. Ask for advice with caution on this forum a lot of guys think they know more than they do.
โJul-06-2017 09:40 AM
wowens79 wrote:
If the 27 miles is relatively flat, and lower speeds, it probably does not tow too bad. If it is mountainous, or interstate, I don't think it would be very pleasant. My 6.0 gasser with 3.73 gearing definately knows when it has out 8000lb (loaded) camper behind it on the highway of in the mountains.
I like to go different places, so I'd not be happy staying at the same place all the time and would want to venture out. Hitting the mountains, and the highway I think the towing experience won't be the best.
โJul-06-2017 08:03 AM
Paull6 wrote:
I'm the OP and another poster was right I didn't come back because I didn't like what I heard, which was ill advised alarmist posts about what a mistake I made. The F150 had absolutely no problem hauling the 10k lb trailer inclines, wind rain were all present on the trip and the F150 barely felt it Not all posts were as unhelpful as the "experts" so thanks for those. Ask for advice with caution on this forum a lot of guys think they know more than they do.