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11-11-2007, 11:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Tow rating standards are on the way
Interesting article. Looks like by some time next year there may be standards for testing and setting tow ratings. Finally.
http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/stor...ing/page1.html
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11-11-2007, 12:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: YUMA
Posts: 861
M.O.C. #2625
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11-11-2007, 12:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Texico
Posts: 1,917
M.O.C. #6150
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Very interesting stuff Steve, all I can say is, it's about time....
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11-11-2007, 12:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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About time...
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11-11-2007, 12:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Benson
Posts: 3,121
M.O.C. #1658
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It'll be very interesting to see what happens to the tow ratings of some of these 1/2 tons won't it? It will also give a real world idea of what we can really expect from out trucks. I say HURRAY!!!!!!!
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11-11-2007, 12:45 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Kingsville
Posts: 473
M.O.C. #6588
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Having enjoyed all the "pixie dust" ratings, I am really interested in seeing what they come up with. Hope that it isn't one of those "self policing" standards (several industrial groups use those). Wonder what the real ratings will be. Bob
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11-11-2007, 01:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Sunshine
Posts: 1,445
M.O.C. #538
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Ah yes the Feds fixing a problem.
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11-11-2007, 02:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Machesney Park
Posts: 534
M.O.C. #798
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I have always thought it but it is kind of interesting that they are finally admitting that those numbers posted on the inside of the door were just pulled out from under someones hat.
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11-11-2007, 06:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 749
M.O.C. #2165
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SAE is not a federal agency.
Bob
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11-12-2007, 11:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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I think the jury is out until we see the actual results.
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11-12-2007, 03:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Glendale
Posts: 1,219
M.O.C. #635
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Some years back, I participated in an SAE committee. I was pleased with the process and result. The SAE did not drive for any particular result but managed the process and format. To be sure, some participants were stronger than others either in politics or technical knowledge but there was enough review and rewrite to ensure a good end product. As has been said, the SAE IS NOT government but a collection of engineering types interested in standards.
From my experience, the fact that the standards are coming together so quickly is a good sign. After all, this subject is not really rocket science. The fact it is moving quickly suggests the politics have taken a back seat -- good -- We will all benefit.
Dave
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