Trailer Overloaded, Should I Proceded?

[3-Fan]

Went and got a load of gravel for the driveway at lunch in my dump trailer. I gave the operator 7 fingers for 7000#. Well in my lack of being around limestone quarries much, I actually ordered 7 ton. When he went back for another scoop I stopped him since the trailer was full. Went across the scale and got 5.1 ton. Trailer is 10,000GVW and he trailer weights 2100#. So I am 2300# over loaded. Tires I think are the limiting factor. They are load type D which are good for 2,540# each times 4 = 10,080#.

I got it back here to work, but am questioning if I should try to drive the 25 miles home. Or should I just dump some and come back later tonight and load it up? Tires real real warm when I stopped.

Help Please!! :confused:

[Jelisfc]

Just take it easy and save yourself the sweat. Might double check the tire pressure and make sure they're full.

[HD-Nate]

3-fan,

Can you stay off the highway and use side streets?

Higher speeds will build up heat as well as low tire inflations. Be sure your tires are at max. pressure. Trailer tires tend to