I’m not sure what “FUD” is
Hey Swatski:
FUD = Fear Uncertainty Doubt
Companies use it to goad buyers into feeling they need more, same way a salesperson tries to upsell to a bigger, better vehicle or boat. It's in their best interest to get you buy the most expensive so they make more money. It's like thinking waitresses and bartenders like you - they don't, they just want your tips.
but you keep repeating this nonsensical claim (and your posts about North America) about towing and pickup trucks - as if it was some kind of a conspiracy.
It is not.
Given the size and weight of boats and campers being trailered these day (in North America) thank God most people use properly rated pickup trucks for that purpose.
Yup I agree with that, but only because many people don't know how to drive with a trailer attached. A few videos of trailer crashes and the need for a monster truck arises. When was the last time you saw a video of people towing properly?
And c'mon, all the commercials and marketing are targeting the need for big trucks to tow a jetski or bigger. Ford, Chevy and Dodge have all run spots on TV showing little boats and jetskis, utility trailers and sometimes larger....but it's all BS marketing to convince buyers this is what they require. You don't have to buy the big truck, but most people in NA THINK they need it. Same goes for tongue weight with trailers, in NA they claim 10-15% is required...sure if you're doing 90 down the highway passing vehicles and cutting through traffic, but if you drive sensibly you don't. In the UK ball weights are 3-7% and they don't have any issues, but they drive more responsibly and they're required to drive a little slower when pulling a trailer to remain safe (typically speeding a bit so they're doing almost the same as the rest of the traffic, but still no issues).
Here, check out this video of a site that tests vehicles (specifically a Sorento) and towing in Australia - similar rules to North America. The best part is the slalom tests:
Or the Practical Caravan videos with lots of UK reviews of smaller vehicles pulling large trailers.
And BTW -
Consider these simple facts, if you are stopped by a LEO while towing over your legal limit you will be cited.
Perhaps...but I'm not doing that so no worries.