Exceeding GVWR

[MNtraveler]

Out the heavy stuff in the toad. Problem solved as long at the total of all stays within your GCWR. The added brakes on the toad will handle at least a portion of the braking of the toad weight.

[DuluthCamper]

Suppose you have a break down, or an accident. Suppose someone you love gets hurt really bad. All because you couldn't leave some stuff behind, or carry it in your truck.

It would be foolish to come close to your trailer's weight limits, just like it's foolish to leave yourself no leeway on your tow vehicle's capacities.

Play it simple: follow the written restrictions on your trailer and your tow vehicle. Learn how to use a CAT scale and do the weighing well before you head out on your big trip. Trim some things out if you're close to the limit. Trim lots of things out if you're over the limit.

Don't be that family who has to have everything, who can't sacrifice at all for their own safety, or for the safety of others sharing the road.

And we'll all praise you and be your friend! Instead of scowling at you as you pass at 85 mph, overloaded, and are in a terrible accident a mile down the road.

Be the good guy and don't press the limits. They are present for your safety, to keep you alive; not to oppress you.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by DuluthCamper

Suppose you have a break down, or an accident. Suppose someone you love gets hurt really bad. All because you couldn't leave some stuff behind, or carry it in your truck.



It would be foolish to come close to your trailer's weight limits, just like it's foolish to leave yourself no leeway on your tow vehicle's capacities.



Play it simple: follow the written restrictions on your trailer and your tow vehicle.

As was said numerous times, the OP is talking about a Motorhome and posted this in the Motorhome section of the Forum.