Yep, I'll let you know if it happens. If you can find an example where someone got sued for driving a legal trailer set up that happened to exceed the manufacturers tow rating, then post it. Maybe your state does have all sorts of regs dealing with manufacturers ratings, but Ontario doesn't seem to care?It is risky...very. If you have an at fault accident-you and your Lawyer can explain how you know better than the manufacturer that can up with the payload rating in the first place/or flaunting any other law like maximum trailer weight before you need brakes set by your state. It will be very interesting to hear!
Here's a link to towing info in our drivers handbook. https://www.ontario.ca/document/official-mto-drivers-handbook/towing
No mention of vehicle ratings, but a trailer 4500kg and up needs a different license and 3000lbs and up needs brakes....
I'm not advocating being stupid, but the if the OP lived in Ontario and wanted to tow 6000lbs with his truck, no one will care.
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