Actually, someone asked for a source... I thought they were interested.
I'm not sure what you're referring to otherwise in your post... what's your problem?
Here you go. This is from Ministry of Transport in BC... maybe beware if anyone is planning on visiting BC or driving through to Alaska with an overloaded rig.
Q. What are the penalties for driving a
vehicle loaded above its GVWR?
A. If a vehicle, with a GVWR of 5,500 kilograms (kgs), or...
You may have done an analysis based on your expertise but most people are guessing and most people are clueless.
Where I live (BC) it is a violation of the Motor Vehicle Act to operate a vehicle over GAWR or GVWR. CVSE which is commercial enforcement but has jurisdiction on the matter will pull...
GVWR can certainly give you a fair idea of safety and reasonableness. Of course breaking GVWR by a pound isn't changing anything, but as the pounds add up, as the road gets rougher, as the hills you need to stop on become steeper, you certainly reach a point. What's your personal risk tolerance...
Unfortunately I live under the Liberal regime in the repressive and no longer strong and free country that is Canada, so I am limited in what I can have in my truck.
Can't bring pistols. My AR was restricted and is now prohibited so could never bring that... even if I had a non restricted...
Hey.
Thanks for the suggestion. I have seen their ads and looked into them. I realize they do commercial builds using the technique, but I had concerns with the corner panel construction and lower R-value of their panels.
Price is right though... I may find myself looking at them again yet...
Hey,
Looking to purchase a Total Composite or similar composite slide in truck camper for my F350.
I'm on Vancouver Island but willing to travel.
Let me know what you have.
Thanks.
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