Why are deck over trailers (usually) only rated for 10k?

[lilranch2001]

Nuttin better than a chrome set of balls......
:thumbsup:

 

[buickanddeere]

Trailers with a gross over 10,000 pounds require a class A license instead of a class B,D or G.

 

[Fordman1981]

I corrected myself in a later post, it is a 2 5/16" ball. Also, its "sell" not "sale".

Like I said we all make mistakes when we post. When I'm on my phone which on this forum for me is 98% of the time I don't think about spell check like I do at a computer.

As for me if the trailer is over 10K I want a gooseneck it's just my preference.

 

[RickB]

Care to explain? I was simply pointing out to another poster that if you see 10K trailers, and one has a pintle and one with a ball that does not automatically make one more heavy duty than the other.

However, I do appreciate your concern on my ability to sell trailers.

The information you present in post #9 and #11 highlight your apparent unfamiliarity with ball, and more importantly, trailer coupler weight ratings. What you now say you were trying to point out was poorly presented by someone purporting to be a trailer sales guy who presumably has the ability to accurately steer buyers in a safe direction. I'd like for somebody to post a photo or link to a 2" trailer coupler rated for 12K lbs; I'd happily eat crow.

 

[ultrarunner]

Trailers with a gross over 10,000 pounds require a class A license instead of a class B,D or G.

There are a few exceptions in my State... mostly for RV and Boats.

 

[ShowroomShine]

The information you present in post #9 and #11 highlight your apparent unfamiliarity with ball, and more importantly, trailer coupler weight ratings. What you now say you were trying to point out was poorly presented by someone purporting to be a trailer sales guy who presumably has the ability to accurately steer buyers in a safe direction. I'd like for somebody to post a photo or link to a 2" trailer coupler rated for 12K lbs; I'd happily eat crow.

So, would you like me to go out a post a picture of the ball hitch on my truck for proof? I said 2" when I meant 2 5/16", get off your high horse.

 

[Sprinklerman]

This could explain some of it . DOT Mandates May Apply When Using Trailers - Articles - Safety & Accident - Articles - Work Truck

 

[ultrarunner]

This could explain some of it . DOT Mandates May Apply When Using Trailers - Articles - Safety & Accident - Articles - Work Truck

According the link just about every contractor I know would be in violation as soon as they went to the rental yard with their F250 and picked up a cement gondola trailer filled with readymix.

The story was dated 2007... not sure if there have changes.

 

[bdog]

Trailers with a gross over 10,000 pounds require a class A license instead of a class B,D or G.

Not in most states. I know you are correct for some states though. In Texas for example you can pull any weight trailer you want with a class C license provided your combined gross vehicle weight rating is not over 26,000. You could pull a 16k trailer with a 10k truck legally with a class C.

 

[Sprinklerman]

According the link just about every contractor I know would be in violation as soon as they went to the rental yard with their F250 and picked up a cement gondola trailer filled with readymix.

The story was dated 2007... not sure if there have changes.

the problem is even the cops dont know , ask 2 dot cops and you get 2 different answers . There are many discussions about it on landscape forums no conclusive answers . the way I have read it under 26K combined you are fine .