[AT] tri-axle trailer question

[David Myers]

--- CBear81438 at aol.com wrote:

>  
> A note on Pintle Hitches.  Most are rated for 5000
> lbs tongue  weight.  I 
> just bought 2 about a month ago that are rated 20K
> with a 5K  tongue weight and 
> they are not that heavy.  A lot of weight on 4 ea
> 1/2  inch bolts...

Note to self: use only grade 8 hardware.
  
> I thought it was a uniform law that required you to
> have a 
> CDL if you  went over 27000 lbs.........  That is
> what the DOT requirement 
> is....

Cecil, simplified, CDL is for 26,001# and over EXCEPT
if you are driving your own personal (non farm or
business) truck carrying you own personal possessions.
 IE: use of your personal toy to take your personal
toys to the toy show only requires an operators
license, just like a motorhome.  ANYthing else
requires proper CDL licensing!  This from the federal
regulations and a certain Michigan State Police Motor
Carrier Division Officer known very well to me (my
son). 
 


=====
Dave Myers
Paw Paw, Michigan

Being crazy just helps me keep my sanity!


		
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