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<blockquote data-quote="condor22" data-source="post: 597138" data-attributes="member: 1932"><p>Well aware, <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Quite often, things like A/Cons, microwave, TV, Awning and other appliances are added after the compliance plate is fixed.</p><p></p><p>My opinion is, almost akin to false advertising. Not so hypothetical, but, some goes to a dealer, buys a van with rating plate in consideration of the tow vehicle. They then add their possessions for trip and might weigh these items (as I have) using bathroom scales and add to the GTM of the plate, thinking they are under the maximum loads. Only to drive through a roadside check to find they are overloaded. In this instance, it might be a warning or a fine and could be told they can't drive on until they reduce weight.</p><p></p><p>Even worse, in the event of an accident, find their insurance is void.</p><p></p><p>I bought my van new, it was a "Show" van from the dealer's showroom. It had all the extras as above plus TV, outside fold down table, wind up antenna etc. The compliance plate should reflect GTM, ATM and ball weight as it was sitting in the showroom. Or, at the very least have a WARNING STICKER OR SIMILAR to the effect it is heavier than rated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="condor22, post: 597138, member: 1932"] Well aware, :) Quite often, things like A/Cons, microwave, TV, Awning and other appliances are added after the compliance plate is fixed. My opinion is, almost akin to false advertising. Not so hypothetical, but, some goes to a dealer, buys a van with rating plate in consideration of the tow vehicle. They then add their possessions for trip and might weigh these items (as I have) using bathroom scales and add to the GTM of the plate, thinking they are under the maximum loads. Only to drive through a roadside check to find they are overloaded. In this instance, it might be a warning or a fine and could be told they can't drive on until they reduce weight. Even worse, in the event of an accident, find their insurance is void. I bought my van new, it was a "Show" van from the dealer's showroom. It had all the extras as above plus TV, outside fold down table, wind up antenna etc. The compliance plate should reflect GTM, ATM and ball weight as it was sitting in the showroom. Or, at the very least have a WARNING STICKER OR SIMILAR to the effect it is heavier than rated. [/QUOTE]
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