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wiredgeorge · 11-05-2019, 06:27 AM

When looking for a 5th wheel, seems to me that most are more than what even a SRW 1 ton could safely handle and this begs the question, WHY don't RV manufacturers make more product that every day drivers can haul safely? It seems to me they don't care if unassuming folk drive off the lot with a lot more trailer than they should. Hence terms like "half ton towable".

If one piece law where the govt should stick its nose into things... have the dealer certify the purchaser has a truck that can safely tow a fully loaded (both truck and trailer) combo before allowing them to ink the paper. Not sure this crazy suggestion violates any constitutional amendment or such but it would sure help to clean up messes on the highway and hospitals and such.

11-05-2019, 06:27 AM	#26
wiredgeorge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Mico, TX Posts: 7,475	When looking for a 5th wheel, seems to me that most are more than what even a SRW 1 ton could safely handle and this begs the question, WHY don't RV manufacturers make more product that every day drivers can haul safely? It seems to me they don't care if unassuming folk drive off the lot with a lot more trailer than they should. Hence terms like "half ton towable". If one piece law where the govt should stick its nose into things... have the dealer certify the purchaser has a truck that can safely tow a fully loaded (both truck and trailer) combo before allowing them to ink the paper. Not sure this crazy suggestion violates any constitutional amendment or such but it would sure help to clean up messes on the highway and hospitals and such. __________________ wiredgeorge Mico TX 2006 F350 CC 4WD 6.0L 2002 Keystone Cougar 278 2006 GL1800 Roadsmith Trike