[gsbaker]

I agree with your logic and intent. If it works in EU why not in CA.

Those ominous words "has no rating in CA" sounds like code for "invalidates your insurance".

Whatever the event they can always say that the hitch load increased braking distance.

Yes it is bureaucracy and red tape. But remember Gulliver's travels. The Lilliputians caught the giant because eventually he had to sleep.