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You need a "weighted" tag to tow a trailer when the total weight exceeds 9,000 pounds. (truck + trailer + load)
What gets me is I see these tags on 1500's that look like they never hauled or pulled anything ever. Why would one pay the extra cost and not use it as intended?
Originally Posted By: Rat407
What gets me is I see these tags on 1500's that look like they never hauled or pulled anything ever. Why would one pay the extra cost and not use it as intended?
Better safe than sorry; the tag is cheaper than the fine. You have no idea what someone may tow regularly; just because the truck looks nice doesn't mean he doesn't haul a car or horse from time to time.
What gets me is I see these tags on 1500's that look like they never hauled or pulled anything ever. Why would one pay the extra cost and not use it as intended?
Better safe than sorry; the tag is cheaper than the fine. You have no idea what someone may tow regularly; just because the truck looks nice doesn't mean he doesn't haul a car or horse from time to time.
Originally Posted By: Rat407
What gets me is I see these tags on 1500's that look like they never hauled or pulled anything ever. Why would one pay the extra cost and not use it as intended?
My Tundra weighs 6,000 lbs 'dry'. It is rated to tow 9500 lbs.
If I hook up to a 3100 lb trailer, I'm in need of that weighted tag in NC....
Does this answer your question?
A decent 1/2 ton truck today cost about $40,000. I try to keep mine looking good. It helps maintain the excellent resale value of a Tundra, should I need or want it.
What gets me is I see these tags on 1500's that look like they never hauled or pulled anything ever. Why would one pay the extra cost and not use it as intended?
My Tundra weighs 6,000 lbs 'dry'. It is rated to tow 9500 lbs.
If I hook up to a 3100 lb trailer, I'm in need of that weighted tag in NC....
Does this answer your question?
A decent 1/2 ton truck today cost about $40,000. I try to keep mine looking good. It helps maintain the excellent resale value of a Tundra, should I need or want it.
Originally Posted By: Rat407
What gets me is I see these tags on 1500's that look like they never hauled or pulled anything ever. Why would one pay the extra cost and not use it as intended?
A lot of people get them when they do not need them. They think it makes them look cooler - like the stupid squat in the back, the rebel flag, and the 10" straight pipe exhaust filling up the bed.
What gets me is I see these tags on 1500's that look like they never hauled or pulled anything ever. Why would one pay the extra cost and not use it as intended?
A lot of people get them when they do not need them. They think it makes them look cooler - like the stupid squat in the back, the rebel flag, and the 10" straight pipe exhaust filling up the bed.
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Originally Posted By: OilFilters
Originally Posted By: Rat407
What gets me is I see these tags on 1500's that look like they never hauled or pulled anything ever. Why would one pay the extra cost and not use it as intended?
A lot of people get them when they do not need them. They think it makes them look cooler - like the stupid squat in the back, the rebel flag, and the 10" straight pipe exhaust filling up the bed.
Oh no. I can't stand that nonsense.
Thanks too roofless
Originally Posted By: Rat407
What gets me is I see these tags on 1500's that look like they never hauled or pulled anything ever. Why would one pay the extra cost and not use it as intended?
A lot of people get them when they do not need them. They think it makes them look cooler - like the stupid squat in the back, the rebel flag, and the 10" straight pipe exhaust filling up the bed.
Oh no. I can't stand that nonsense.
Thanks too roofless
Originally Posted By: Rat407
What gets me is I see these tags on 1500's that look like they never hauled or pulled anything ever. Why would one pay the extra cost and not use it as intended?
Potentially one pays the excise tax on a vehicle's utility and not its MSRP. Depends on the state, it could be less.
In Maine, Commercial plates (to 6k lbs) are exactly the same price as passenger car plates but allow parking in Portland at several "Commercial vehicle only" curbside spots.
What gets me is I see these tags on 1500's that look like they never hauled or pulled anything ever. Why would one pay the extra cost and not use it as intended?
Potentially one pays the excise tax on a vehicle's utility and not its MSRP. Depends on the state, it could be less.
In Maine, Commercial plates (to 6k lbs) are exactly the same price as passenger car plates but allow parking in Portland at several "Commercial vehicle only" curbside spots.
Ha-Ha. Above is said, "...and the 10" straight pipe exhaust filling up the bed."
We saw one at "Kira's rest stop"...the Clifton Park stop north of Albany on I-87.
So odd. The lad fired it up and asked if we wanted see the smoke effect. We all said "no" in unison.
I hope we didn't shrink his pee-pee.
We nicknamed his truck "The Compensator".
On another note mentioned above: Connecticut offered "Combination Plates" so pick-up drivers could drive on Parkways.
For those in new-fangled states, a Parkway allows only cars.
We saw one at "Kira's rest stop"...the Clifton Park stop north of Albany on I-87.
So odd. The lad fired it up and asked if we wanted see the smoke effect. We all said "no" in unison.
I hope we didn't shrink his pee-pee.
We nicknamed his truck "The Compensator".
On another note mentioned above: Connecticut offered "Combination Plates" so pick-up drivers could drive on Parkways.
For those in new-fangled states, a Parkway allows only cars.
I thought "weighted" had to do with size/weight of larger trucks. Didn't know it had anything to do with pulling a trailer.
What’s a “squat in the back”?
Originally Posted By: E150GT
What’s a “squat in the back”?
Google Carolina squat or Cali lean. It's basically running more lift in the font than rear so the truck is lower in the back.
What’s a “squat in the back”?
Google Carolina squat or Cali lean. It's basically running more lift in the font than rear so the truck is lower in the back.
Originally Posted By: E150GT
What’s a “squat in the back”?
It's how you ruin a good pickup truck. Like you've got a 5,000lb load in the back when it's empty...
What’s a “squat in the back”?
It's how you ruin a good pickup truck. Like you've got a 5,000lb load in the back when it's empty...
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