Illinois Chapter July 2017 BS Thread
Jul 17, 2017 | 09:35 PM
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My son's FIL got pissed when he compared the sticker on a dump trailer that I had at my son's with his new dodge 1500. His truck couldn't legally tow the dump trailer empty. LOL
Jul 17, 2017 | 09:42 PM
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But you're telling me I'm not legal and don't know what I'm hauling or the weights, off the top of my head I can say I'm legal at at least 7,000 lbs. ,a truck and trailer wouldn't weigh that much..
That dump trailer weighs 6600# empty. Don's is that or more.
Jul 17, 2017 | 09:43 PM
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I don't have a dump trailer and wouldn't be putting my pickup in one either
Jul 17, 2017 | 09:45 PM
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I know that but just pay attention to the ratings sticker on the left door jamb when towing.
Jul 17, 2017 | 09:45 PM
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KOESTNER
That dump trailer weighs 6600# empty. Don's is that or more.
GVWR on my trailer is 15000 Lb..
7000 LB each axle is rated for
Jul 17, 2017 | 09:46 PM
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I'm driving not towing..
Jul 17, 2017 | 09:50 PM
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GVWR on my trailer is 15000 Lb..
GVWR on Joe's dump trailer is 14000# I thought yours was bigger Don.
Jul 17, 2017 | 09:53 PM
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I'm driving not towing..
Then you won't have to think about it. Makes my head hurt too.
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Jul 17, 2017 | 09:53 PM
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GVWR on Joe's dump trailer is 14000# I thought yours was bigger Don.
I don't think they have one bigger than my trailer..
Other than tractor trailer sized ones
Jul 17, 2017 | 09:57 PM
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I don't think they have one bigger than my trailer..
When you posted the ratings for your trailer before you bought it I knew then that it could haul more than Joe's.
Your sides are taller.
Jul 17, 2017 | 09:57 PM
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Good night everyone, last call...
Jul 17, 2017 | 09:59 PM
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Jul 17, 2017 | 09:59 PM
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Jul 17, 2017 | 10:00 PM
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When you posted the ratings for your trailer before you bought it I knew then that it could haul more than Joe's.
Yeah they are taller
Jul 17, 2017 | 10:07 PM
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Yeah they are taller
Joe added double stacked 2X12s for more light weight capacity.
