I dont plan on crashing, but even then they would have to weigh everything to find out. I'll be so close to the 8K limit it would be incredibly difficult for them to assume that's something they'd need to do. Even if they do, I believe they would still need a warrant for it to be used in court. Like i said, all long distances would be done dry, which will be at 6300 for the trailer and 1200 for my RZR which is well within the limits. I'll probably end up towing less than 500 miles a year with the trailer. Maybe not even that, My brother will be buying a Tundra Pro in a few months and has a smaller trailer so we'd likely be towing each others trailers in the end.
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I dont plan on crashing, but even then they would have to weigh everything to find out. I'll be so close to the 8K limit it would be incredibly difficult for them to assume that's something they'd need to do. Even if they do, I believe they would still need a warrant for it to be used in court. Like i said, all long distances would be done dry, which will be at 6300 for the trailer and 1200 for my RZR which is well within the limits. I'll probably end up towing less than 500 miles a year with the trailer. Maybe not even that, My brother will be buying a Tundra Pro in a few months and has a smaller trailer so we'd likely be towing each others trailers in the end.
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Just an FYI - they won't need a warrant to weigh your truck / trailer combination. It is their right to weigh anyone they want at any time when you are traveling on the state or federal highway system. Just like it is their right to hold up a radar and see how fast you are driving. If you are speeding or overweight, then you are open for a ticket. As far as an accident investigation goes, they likewise are able to do anything they desire to understand the cause.
In reality, all we are trying to tell you is that hauling heavy loads, over the recommended weight, is not a good idea for several different reasons; both mechanically and responsibility. Most of us do not exceed the recommended tow weight because we don't want to assume the liability if something goes wrong. I personally don't do it because I have a responsibility to the other people sharing the roads by maintaining my vehicle as recommended and keeping it as safe as possible.
We are just trying to guide you in the right direction based on our experience and opinions. Don't take it personally. But, as you have stated, you have experience on other forums. If you ask a loaded question like this, you have to anticipate negative feedback as well as 'helpful' advice. Not saying you have to just lay back and take it, but try to understand the message that we are delivering.
In reality, all we are trying to tell you is that hauling heavy loads, over the recommended weight, is not a good idea for several different reasons; both mechanically and responsibility. Most of us do not exceed the recommended tow weight because we don't want to assume the liability if something goes wrong. I personally don't do it because I have a responsibility to the other people sharing the roads by maintaining my vehicle as recommended and keeping it as safe as possible.
We are just trying to guide you in the right direction based on our experience and opinions. Don't take it personally. But, as you have stated, you have experience on other forums. If you ask a loaded question like this, you have to anticipate negative feedback as well as 'helpful' advice. Not saying you have to just lay back and take it, but try to understand the message that we are delivering.
t_j
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Yeah as ruby said no warrant required to weigh your vehicle combo, most state troopers/highway patrols carry portable scale systems and can pull you over to weigh you at will!
Yukon Joe
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I didn't realize the regular F -150 had a towing capacity that was 3,000 lbs more. I'm also interested to know what exactly makes the Raptor that much less given the same engine and tranny combination.
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Well, I will add my two cents to make a long story short. Basically, I had a full blown show/drag vehicle. It was stolen. Insurance company came after me with questions and yada yada yada. Even had an 8 hour entire interview/q&a with their lawyers and he brought up every post that I posted on a forum even about when I put a feeler out to sale the vehicle. I believed they ask about forums and usernames you use. So you can't beat the system and insurance companies are getting smarter. I'm not implying you are, but I just wanted to throw that tidbit out there.
Now why Raptors are unable to tow like the regular F150's I was told it's because of the bed of the trucks.
Most trucks have an 8 ft bed that's standard. With the longer chassis I believe it helps distribute the weight.
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Now why Raptors are unable to tow like the regular F150's I was told it's because of the bed of the trucks.
Most trucks have an 8 ft bed that's standard. With the longer chassis I believe it helps distribute the weight.
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I forgot to add the soft suspension
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Wilson
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Rear sway bars not on a raptor so if you drive the speed limit you could go out of control that's about it. And springs need to be stiffer.
socal2ks
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I think one of the main things the adjustable bumps do is help the deavers from getting sacked out. *When towing at the legal GCWR
2013BlkWidow
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So in going with this set-up, what kind of increased towing/hitch capacity are we looking at on a 2013 SCREW? Im looking at buying a toy hauler as soon as I get back from this deployment to the Middle East and want to be sure my truck can tow it safely.
t_j
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0, none, nill, zippity squat! You can't increase the trucks capacity above the manufacturer's ratings without legal and liability issues.
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