How to load 4 car/Kaufman?

Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by Chris Routh, Jan 8, 2017.

  1. trucko

    trucko Medium Load Member

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    So Dodge Ram 5500 with 4.1 ratio cannot be GCVRW more than 26 000? What if GCVWR is over 30 000. Do DOT really check GCVWR? I know that they check weight on Axles. and GVWR. 5500 GVWR is 19500 and Kaufman Trailer GVWR is 18 000. So all together is 37 000. So WHY GCVWR is so low for 5500? Is it a problem if I am over 30K?
     
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  3. Terry270

    Terry270 Road Train Member

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    Because even though it has beefier suspension and 19.5's the brakes are still inadequate
     
  4. trucko

    trucko Medium Load Member

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    So how should I register this Truck? And if I will be stopped by DOT or weight station how they assume what is my maximum weight.

    They will calculate Dodge Ram GVWR which is 19500 and Kaufman 4 car wedge which is 18000 and add up so I should not be more than 37500. OR they will tell me no more 26 000 and give me ticket if my total weight is more than 26 000
     
  5. Terry270

    Terry270 Road Train Member

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    I see what you're getting at now. When you google a 5500 gcwr it says 26k. But if you google it for a 3500 it says 37.6k
    No idea what stupidity they have going on there but just register for 37 or 38k whatever your home state is
     
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