chipsearthworks
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snonut12 said:If I get a trailer with GVWR of 12K (for example), can it be legally registered for 10K? I do not know what the law in NYS allow about registering below the manufacturer's GVWR. Or would I need to have the manufacturer/dealer change the paperwork down to 10K?
I know in ct you can just because thats how mine is registered, it is actully rated for 12k but because it weighs in at around 2300 empty i had it registered for 10k. I think they(dmv) do not mind when you derate what you can legally carry i am guessing that they hate when you register it for more then it can carry if you get my drift. Plus by registering it for 10k you might not need to get a CDL class A, I know in CT any trailer that carrys more then 10k needs a CDL class A. hope this helps.