CompactTractorFan
Super Member
OK, lets just say you don't want to spend money on a truck for your new 10,000 pound GVWR dump or equipment trailer that weighs 2,000 pounds empty. You have an existing large SUV with a tow rating of 9,000 pounds. What would be the right (and legal) way to do it?
1. You use "as is" and don't load over 7,000 pounds in the trailer.
OR
2. You "derate" the trailer to 9,000 pounds. (if this can be done)
This all came about when I started reading all peoples post in this forum, and then I started searching on the internet about towing laws.
1. You use "as is" and don't load over 7,000 pounds in the trailer.
OR
2. You "derate" the trailer to 9,000 pounds. (if this can be done)
This all came about when I started reading all peoples post in this forum, and then I started searching on the internet about towing laws.