Towing 14K trailer

   / Towing 14K trailer #31  
Duffster:

Whether the information that I've heard is correct or not, when the trailer GVWR goes to 10K or over, there are completely different standards/ regulations applied to the TV and cargo. I was told by a number of supposedly knowledgeable people that to keep things "simple", that it's desirable to use a trailer under 10K GVWR if the load can be safely towed with it. As far as I know those are correct statements.

I'm also using a 1/2 ton to do the towing and the under 10K trailer falls into a range that coincides with the trucks capacity.

Since I am NOT intimate with the specifics of these differences and I'm not intending to confuse anyone, perhaps you can enlighten us all with the facts?
 
   / Towing 14K trailer #32  
See the DK45S/10K trailer post for NY and PA license requirements for trailers over 10K. If the GCVWR is under 26,000 lb. NY doesn't require a CDL, PA does.
 
   / Towing 14K trailer #34  
Duffster:

Whether the information that I've heard is correct or not, when the trailer GVWR goes to 10K or over, there are completely different standards/ regulations applied to the TV and cargo. I was told by a number of supposedly knowledgeable people that to keep things "simple", that it's desirable to use a trailer under 10K GVWR if the load can be safely towed with it. As far as I know those are correct statements.

I'm also using a 1/2 ton to do the towing and the under 10K trailer falls into a range that coincides with the trucks capacity.

Since I am NOT intimate with the specifics of these differences and I'm not intending to confuse anyone, perhaps you can enlighten us all with the facts?

Duffster:

Since you couldn't be bothered to answer my question after I answered yours, I took the liberty of quoting you from another thread. Your statement was:
"New Yorks new rules now fall inline with the Feds standard (You can't pull a 10k+ trailer with a "B" size truck with a Class B license) just like PA does."

So now, what did I say, originally, that added confusion to the issue? I said that I ordered a 9990 GVWR trailer to avoid 10K and over issues. I'd call what you said in your statement an issue! Still waiting for your definitive answer!
 
   / Towing 14K trailer #35  
Duffster:

Since you couldn't be bothered to answer my question after I answered yours, I took the liberty of quoting you from another thread. Your statement was:
"New Yorks new rules now fall inline with the Feds standard (You can't pull a 10k+ trailer with a "B" size truck with a Class B license) just like PA does."

So now, what did I say, originally, that added confusion to the issue? I said that I ordered a 9990 GVWR trailer to avoid 10K and over issues. I'd call what you said in your statement an issue! Still waiting for your definitive answer!

If you are towing with a 1/2 ton then it doesn't matter wether you stay under 10k or not. Reason is you won't fall into to Class A or Class B status either way.

If you are pulling trailer with a "B" size truck a 10k+ trailer makes it a Class A rig, not an issue in my opinion because if you can get a Class B you can get a Class A

The only other place that 10k comes into play is the starting point of DOT#, Inspection and Fed Med card requirements. But this is GCWR of 10k whick you would fall into wether you had a 10k or larger trailer.
 
   / Towing 14K trailer #36  
Duffster:

Thanks for the reply. I have to tell you the more I try to understand these DOT regulations, the more confused I get.

I can see a great big "Class A" headache coming on!;):D:)
 
   / Towing 14K trailer #37  
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I realize it says Maine but it is the same for most of us

I keep the same chart in my truck just in case I get pulled over by a "child" cop.

We have a similar one in PA, except there's hazmat stuff on the chart, too.
 
   / Towing 14K trailer #39  
Duffster:

Thanks for the reply. I have to tell you the more I try to understand these DOT regulations, the more confused I get.

I can see a great big "Class A" headache coming on!;):D:)

Actually I think it's a Class VI headache.
 

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