2008 Ram 3500 SRW GVW change
07-30-2007, 12:21 PM
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2008 Ram 3500 SRW GVW change
I own a 2007 3500 Ram SRW (Single Rear Wheel) Quadcab P/U. Its listed GVW as 10100#, while the 2006 3500 Quad SRW is 9900#. I was reviewing the 2008 literature and they stated it to be 9900 GVW. Why would Dodge change it back?
I know I used to live in Nevada and trucks with a GVW in excess of 10000# would not have to be smogged, other than that I dont know why. Is it a possibility is that tecknically, any vehicle over 10000# gross is considered to be a commercial vehicle and is supposed to be scaled at a weigh station?
I know I used to live in Nevada and trucks with a GVW in excess of 10000# would not have to be smogged, other than that I dont know why. Is it a possibility is that tecknically, any vehicle over 10000# gross is considered to be a commercial vehicle and is supposed to be scaled at a weigh station?
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I own a 2007 3500 Ram SRW (Single Rear Wheel) Quadcab P/U. Its listed GVW as 10100#, while the 2006 3500 Quad SRW is 9900#. I was reviewing the 2008 literature and they stated it to be 9900 GVW. Why would Dodge change it back?
I know I used to live in Nevada and trucks with a GVW in excess of 10000# would not have to be smogged, other than that I dont know why. Is it a possibility is that tecknically, any vehicle over 10000# gross is considered to be a commercial vehicle and is supposed to be scaled at a weigh station?
I know I used to live in Nevada and trucks with a GVW in excess of 10000# would not have to be smogged, other than that I dont know why. Is it a possibility is that tecknically, any vehicle over 10000# gross is considered to be a commercial vehicle and is supposed to be scaled at a weigh station?
08-01-2007, 12:43 AM
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I beg to differ if the GVW exceeds 10000# GVW.
To quote DOT regs:
"Commercial motor vehicle means any self-propelled or towed motor vehicle used on a highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property when the vehicle—
(1) Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating, or gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight, of 4,536 kg (10,001 pounds) or more, whichever is greater; or
(2) Is designed or used to transport more than 8 passengers (including the driver) for compensation; or
(3) Is designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver, and is not used to transport passengers for compensation; or
(4) Is used in transporting material found by the Secretary of Transportation to be hazardous under 49 U.S.C. 5103 and transported in a quantity requiring placarding under regulations prescribed by the Secretary under 49 CFR, subtitle B, chapter I, subchapter C.
That also means if the trailer GVW is added to the GVW of the truck and exceeds 10000#!
I know, interstate may be a key and not inTRAstate: regardless, one doesnt want to stop or get stopped unnecessarily. Whether or not you stop (or go around them) is another question. I personally recommend proper routing! ... thats all.
To quote DOT regs:
"Commercial motor vehicle means any self-propelled or towed motor vehicle used on a highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property when the vehicle—
(1) Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating, or gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight, of 4,536 kg (10,001 pounds) or more, whichever is greater; or
(2) Is designed or used to transport more than 8 passengers (including the driver) for compensation; or
(3) Is designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver, and is not used to transport passengers for compensation; or
(4) Is used in transporting material found by the Secretary of Transportation to be hazardous under 49 U.S.C. 5103 and transported in a quantity requiring placarding under regulations prescribed by the Secretary under 49 CFR, subtitle B, chapter I, subchapter C.
That also means if the trailer GVW is added to the GVW of the truck and exceeds 10000#!
I know, interstate may be a key and not inTRAstate: regardless, one doesnt want to stop or get stopped unnecessarily. Whether or not you stop (or go around them) is another question. I personally recommend proper routing! ... thats all.
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I beg to differ if the GVW exceeds 10000# GVW.
To quote DOT regs:
"Commercial motor vehicle means any self-propelled or towed motor vehicle used on a highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property when the vehicle—
(1) Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating, or gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight, of 4,536 kg (10,001 pounds) or more, whichever is greater; or
(2) Is designed or used to transport more than 8 passengers (including the driver) for compensation; or
(3) Is designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver, and is not used to transport passengers for compensation; or
(4) Is used in transporting material found by the Secretary of Transportation to be hazardous under 49 U.S.C. 5103 and transported in a quantity requiring placarding under regulations prescribed by the Secretary under 49 CFR, subtitle B, chapter I, subchapter C.
That also means if the trailer GVW is added to the GVW of the truck and exceeds 10000#!
I know, interstate may be a key and not inTRAstate: regardless, one doesnt want to stop or get stopped unnecessarily. Whether or not you stop (or go around them) is another question. I personally recommend proper routing! ... thats all.
To quote DOT regs:
"Commercial motor vehicle means any self-propelled or towed motor vehicle used on a highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property when the vehicle—
(1) Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating, or gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight, of 4,536 kg (10,001 pounds) or more, whichever is greater; or
(2) Is designed or used to transport more than 8 passengers (including the driver) for compensation; or
(3) Is designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver, and is not used to transport passengers for compensation; or
(4) Is used in transporting material found by the Secretary of Transportation to be hazardous under 49 U.S.C. 5103 and transported in a quantity requiring placarding under regulations prescribed by the Secretary under 49 CFR, subtitle B, chapter I, subchapter C.
That also means if the trailer GVW is added to the GVW of the truck and exceeds 10000#!
I know, interstate may be a key and not inTRAstate: regardless, one doesnt want to stop or get stopped unnecessarily. Whether or not you stop (or go around them) is another question. I personally recommend proper routing! ... thats all.
Ill have to second this, i have been stopped with a single axle truck going through ports as well as duels----as stated above anything over 10000# has to stop and is considered a commercial vehicle...
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