I am inquiring of LEGAL - GCVWR for '93 350 dually 4x4 cab&chassis

I need to tug my Crawler ~150 miles; past 2 weigh stations + freeway & the Commercial trucks are targeted in WA State this month Tickets are VERY $$$, as are the towing costs if they make you 'park-it')
but... 2 round trips custom delivery would be a bundle too.


I will be working on a new hitch tomorrow, as my 'Eager Beaver' 24,000GVW trailer has a 38" tall pintle. My '78 1T dually 4x4, really complained about hauling 'the cat', And I only ventured 5 (very steep) miles from home

Trailer EW=5,000#
crawler = ~14,000#
truck = ???? # (winch, bed, HD rack, genset & oxy welder+ a few 'spare parts')

any clues ?

(I best be doing the pump spring and pin if I make a habit of this..), but no time now

janb

 

Arent pickup trucks exempt??? Im not for sure tho. Better wait til someone posts on here thats knows.

 

i dont think that pickup trucks have to stop at weigh stations at least thats what i have always heard. we have pulled a big deutz tractor on trailer before and never had any problems

 

In Colorado, no matter what it is that you drive, if you have a truck/trailer combo and if you are over 24,000 gross, you are required to have a Class A License. For whatever reason, motorhomes are exempt. Can you live in your Crawler? "Honest Officer, it's my motorhome!" And I don't think pickups are exempt. If it's a "commercial" vehicle, I'm sure the DOT wants it weighed.

Simply put, I don't think you can have any axle weigh more than 20,000 pounds. At least that's what I recall from my embarassing trash truck driving days. I'm sure someone else here has some better, more complete, info than this, though.

 

btw... not a 'pickup' (flatbed... looks pretty commercial)

they usually don't bother you under 20,000, but I can't get the crawler on THAT big of diet.
and yes, I do have a Class A CDL, (combinations over 26,000)

Just thought there would be some comments on Gen 1 - GCVWR, which most of the newer stuff lists on specs, or door ID. I'll bet there is soomething published.

maybe i'm safe if not listed as a restriction (but I won't count on it)

I will give the WSDOT a call

 

Max tow capacity listed in my owner's manual is 17k, that's a manual with 4.10 gears. The GVWR on the truck is 10,100.

As long as none of the axles are over their GAWR, I don't think they will give you any trouble. Towing capacity is based more on factors like startability, gradeablity, and a reasonable lifespan for the trans than it is on safety.

 

As for Ohio as long as you don't have commersial plates on your truck and under 26001# your in good shape

 

Call your stat Dept of Public Safty and ask them what the laws are. This way you'll be sure and won't get into trouble. I was thinking about buying a car and pulling it behind my 5er so I could leave the truck sit and not add anymore miles it. I think I would be to long. A lot of states say 65' one has 55' on non federal roads, and some 70' and 75' but I don't fall into thse exceptions. Good luck...