Tow "tag" in NC tech?

[SHINTON]

Can we get the "tag weight" thread info back in here...(heh, I actually need it since I am getting the Excursion...trying to remember, I think you get enough weight for your tow rig (loaded) PLUS the weight of the tow trailer/jeep?

So...8500ish for the Excursion plus as much as 11000 ('max towing for Xcur) for the towing, I would need 18 to 20k tag?

Sam

[Rich]

Excursion is exempt from weighted tags... It's an SUV.. (This is how I remember it)

Personally, I wouldn't (and didn't on my truck) tag for more than 1K over what you're going to tow anyway..

[yager]

rich- that be true for contents of the vehicle just as a DD, BUT your still responsible for any extra weight TOWed, FWIW im paid for 15k

[Rich]

But the SUV's are classified as station wagons under 20-87 (5)... a pickup is a property hauling vehicle...

That's the loophole as it was explained to me.

The plate weight fees refer only to "property hauling vehicle".

Susan?

[saf-t scissors]

Yep... that's the way it's always been for me with the Bronco. It was a Station Wagon in VA, a Multipurpose Vehicle in MD, and a car in NC.

Trucks are the only ones subject to weighted tags.

[Caver Dave]

I'm with you MiesterYager (the extra cabbage up front is *way* better than the consequences of a ticket/denied insurance claim later)... ain't saying what it is quite yet, but mine'll be wearing 15K tags... Monday-ish!

[Rob]

Originally Posted by Caver Dave

I'm with you MiesterYager (the extra cabbage up front is *way* better than the consequences of a ticket/denied insurance claim later)... ain't saying what it is quite yet, but mine'll be wearing 15K tags... Monday-ish!

You bought it huh?

[saf-t scissors]

Originally Posted by saf-t scissors

Yep... that's the way it's always been for me with the Bronco. It was a Station Wagon in VA, a Multipurpose Vehicle in MD, and a car in NC.

Trucks are the only ones subject to weighted tags.

Actually, I hunted through the NC vehicle statutes, and I can't find anything to support this. The way it's worded, if it has a GCVW over 7K, it has to have weighted tags.... even if it's a Crown Vic.

Edit: stupid NC DOT laws.

[Rob]

According to NC4X4's lawyer, it all depends on the definition of property carrying vehicle, which in the state of NC is a truck. She looked this up last time this was brought up, might even be posted still.

[Caver Dave]

Originally Posted by Rob

You bought it huh?

Monday... (freakin "bankers hours" *aren't* 9-5 anymore )

[SHINTON]

...so give up the goods CDave!!! (It could be in another thread...will peek around) You gonna be PSD too? We may outnumber the Cummins boys yet...heck we may now!

Sam

[Caver Dave]

well...since it's almost a done deal...

'02 F250 4x4
SuperCab (extended cab) "short bed"
7.3L PSD/Auto
Lariat (everything but heated seats , sunroof, & a "homey" to drive me around )
Champagne/Black lower and tan leather

[Rich]

Damn, I need to get in the Ford diesel transmission repair business!

Sounds like a real nice rig.. both of ya!

[SHINTON]

Originally Posted by Rich

Damn, I need to get in the Ford diesel transmission repair business!

Sounds like a real nice rig.. both of ya!

...this coming from mr Tranny just puked himself!

I 'wanted' a Duramax/Allison combo, but ya take whatcha find at times!

Rob, CDave, Sam....all PSD...starting to outnumber ya Rich heh!

[saf-t scissors]

Originally Posted by Rob

According to NC4X4's lawyer, it all depends on the definition of property carrying vehicle, which in the state of NC is a truck. She looked this up last time this was brought up, might even be posted still.

I'd be interested to see it if you can find it again. I just reread the statute...

(31) Property‑Hauling Vehicles. –
a. Vehicles used for the transportation of property.
d. Semitrailers. – Vehicles without motive power designed for carrying property or persons and for being drawn by a motor vehicle, and so constructed that part of their weight or their load rests upon or is carried by the pulling vehicle.
e. Trailers. – Vehicles without motive power designed for carrying property or persons wholly on their own structure and to be drawn by a motor vehicle, including "pole trailers" or a pair of wheels used primarily to balance a load rather than for purposes of transportation.

So if it transports property, it is a property-hauling vehicle. This coincides with the rules on pig cookers, too -- a pig cooker trailer does not have to have tags, so long as it does not carry property. That includes the pig, too.

20-88 goes into the rules on property-hauling vehicles in greater detail, but it really only outlines the fees, definitions and use of "farm" vehicles, etc.