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Posted by Randy as in Randy-IA on December 22, 2006 at 16:12:58 from (207.177.83.147):
In Reply to: Need trailer hitch advice schooling posted by Paul Shuler on December 21, 2006 at 22:26:06:
I know people " get away " with pulling unsafe loads all the time . I have many times also . If you want to do it right do more research especially on the GCWR ( gross combined weight rating ) of the pickup in question . Then you have to factor in the load that's PROBABLY going to go with you in the cab and box of the truck , you know a couple of adults and a toolbox along with a cooler of cold beverages will add maybe 400 to 500 lbs to the load . Every ounce of weight in the pickup and on the trailer has to be stopped sooner or later , hopefully sooner . You have to look forward to worst case scenarios not " can I get away with it " . Take care . ...Randy
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