Sled deck on 1/2 ton?
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Pistonbroke
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pano-dude
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I doubt it, do the math and find out. kinda looks like the guy who goes to home depot and buys a sheet of plywood and stuffs it in his Subaru trunk.....
powder junkie
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looks amber? Must be red or white on rear. Sled tailight reflector dosnt quailfy? Also if sumone had workn tailights/brakes built into sled deck on rear, say 8ft deck (11ft sled) would u still need reflector or nite lite? Im more of a trailer guy but curious
Pistonbroke
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Get a couple RED tail lights from Princess Auto and wire them in to the deck lights or trailer plug. Put them exactly where you put your reflectors and you're good to go.
They sell them pre-wired for boat trailers (i.e. nice and waterproof - good for travelling in the salty wet road conditions), all you have to do is plug them in and strap to the track.
ASSAULTrmk
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sledneck_03
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I have that truck.... payloads 1300 lbs. Its legal as long as you dont get in the truck or you weight 50 lbs....
plio7
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My old 1/2 tons pay load was 1500lb if I hade my sled, my single deck me and a passages with gear and, with a trailer with a tongue weight of 50 lbs I was over by 50 lbs
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2Quickrides
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I've got a 2 place trailer, but when I'm just hauling one sled, I've always just tossed it in the box (crew cab, 5'8" box) with no issues so far. Passed many cops and never had a problem, even in BC.
Anything over 3' past the vehicles taillights is supposed to be marked with red. But you can even tie a red rag to the back and it'll be legal. As long as the taillight of the sled is exposed, you likely won't find trouble.
Someone needs to come out with a small LED taillight that uses the tech from the shake to power flashlights, using the vibrations driving down the road to charge it and keep it lit........no wires and could be attached anywhere.
As for 2 sleds on a deck on a half ton? There's a few around, but doesn't make it right. DOT has been doing more and more random checkstops lately, even in Alberta. Saw a half ton with 2 on a deck pulled over in Calgary a couple months ago (they were pulling over anything with a load), didn't look like they were going anywhere anytime soon.........
Anything over 3' past the vehicles taillights is supposed to be marked with red. But you can even tie a red rag to the back and it'll be legal. As long as the taillight of the sled is exposed, you likely won't find trouble.
Someone needs to come out with a small LED taillight that uses the tech from the shake to power flashlights, using the vibrations driving down the road to charge it and keep it lit........no wires and could be attached anywhere.
As for 2 sleds on a deck on a half ton? There's a few around, but doesn't make it right. DOT has been doing more and more random checkstops lately, even in Alberta. Saw a half ton with 2 on a deck pulled over in Calgary a couple months ago (they were pulling over anything with a load), didn't look like they were going anywhere anytime soon.........
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zeebs
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1500 lbs? If I forgot to take a chit in the morning, I might be in trouble!
Chances are good I should be working!
goodngrubby
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2Quickrides
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Payload rating does not include passengers. GVWR is weight of vehicle, payload rating, and # of passengers x 150lbs (what DOT considers the average passenger)
Only time passenger weight comes into play is when they're over the rating (5 passenger vehicle is allowed 750lbs of passengers, sad that 4 200lb guys are over that.)
DOT usually goes by GVWR on the scales when checking light duty trucks, at least in my experience, as unless it's a 1 ton with passenger tires the tire rating should always be higher.
So, with only 2 guys in the truck, 2 half filled Pros, and a very light weight deck, you have a chance at being legal. But even then you're on the edge and not necessarily "safe".
Only time passenger weight comes into play is when they're over the rating (5 passenger vehicle is allowed 750lbs of passengers, sad that 4 200lb guys are over that.)
DOT usually goes by GVWR on the scales when checking light duty trucks, at least in my experience, as unless it's a 1 ton with passenger tires the tire rating should always be higher.
So, with only 2 guys in the truck, 2 half filled Pros, and a very light weight deck, you have a chance at being legal. But even then you're on the edge and not necessarily "safe".
shoppingcart111
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I did it once to McBride a couple years ago with two on a deck in my old gm half ton with airbags, truck didn't look overloaded, sat prefect level, etc etc. The problem was even with the bags the front end felt light the whole time and on a couple slick sections you could feel the steering get lighter which was sliding, NEVER AGAIN, its just too risky, I don't even care about the dot at that point. Its just not safe
SummitX509
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Sleddeck is finished. Sled is loaded. Now it's time too find some snow.
Newmanater90
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I have a 2014 toyota crewman with a Mline deck and i am currently hauling around my sled and i can barely tell its on. Of course i have air bags. Im still going to try and haul two to the mountains. I can't see there being a problem but we will see. If i notice its to much then i guess my friends will have to get a trailer lol
plio7
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I would work out your payloads and capacities before hand.... Of they decided to stop you and your over weight the fines will suck and so will the coat of getting them back to Ab soil
plio7
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Or saak soil I should say
neilsleder
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White truck with black deck with some green on it? If it is I seen it on there facebook page and I must say it looks nice!
