Jmorris Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Ran across this picture on a Facebook post for http://www.facebook.com/SuperShowRigs. Holly wheelbase Batman! I thought the folks here might like it. I think you could easily slip a smart car on there with plenty of room. But it might bring up the over length issue again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 My kid just sent me that picture. The truck is just plain cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traxman25 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I saw this pic the other day. Good looking truck IMO. He looks to be about as long as my build. There's no way he's registered as a motor home so he probably does not have the length restrictions. Commercial trucks have different rules to play by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzlnut Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 blasphemy thats not a volvo now thats a smokin rig I dont think you'll see a smart on the back of that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 blasphemy thats not a volvo now thats a smokin rig I dont think you'll see a smart on the back of that lol Totally agree thank goodness not another Volvo. ( relax guys my work truck is a Volvo ) And your correct no smart on there. Maybe a new corvette or nice Mussel car?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Bet he's over the 65' length! Nice setup, but it takes 10 acres to turn around in! Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Bet he's over the 65' length! That is why he has no bed and no smart or other car. He is still a "truck tractor" and not a "truck". A truck tractor has no length max and can haul a 59 ft trailer (in Texas and commercial vehicles on the Federal Interstate system) but a truck and trailer combo can only be 65ft (again, in Texas). Once you put a load carrying bed on a truck tractor it becomes a truck. Vehicle Type Length Limit Single Motor Vehicle 45 feet Truck-tractor Unlimited Semitrailer, of two-vehicle combination 59 feet Two- or Three-Vehicle combination other than truck-tractor & semitrailer 65 feet Each trailer or semitrailer of a twin-trailer combination 28.5 feet Traditional boat/auto transporter combination 65 feet Commercial truck & stinger-steered semitrailer transporting autos/boats 75 feet Front overhang 3 feet Rear overhang 4 feet Downloadable brochure with pictures MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Bet he's over the 65' length! Nice setup, but it takes 10 acres to turn around in! Can you imagine the carry on parking a rig like that with a bunch of campground traffic directors? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FXVBYoo_qg "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 That is why he has no bed and no smart or other car. He is still a "truck tractor" and not a "truck". A truck tractor has no length max and can haul a 59 ft trailer (in Texas and commercial vehicles on the Federal Interstate system) but a truck and trailer combo can only be 65ft (again, in Texas). Once you put a load carrying bed on a truck tractor it becomes a truck. Vehicle Type Length Limit Single Motor Vehicle 45 feet Truck-tractor Unlimited Semitrailer, of two-vehicle combination 59 feet Two- or Three-Vehicle combination other than truck-tractor & semitrailer 65 feet Each trailer or semitrailer of a twin-trailer combination 28.5 feet Traditional boat/auto transporter combination 65 feet Commercial truck & stinger-steered semitrailer transporting autos/boats 75 feet Front overhang 3 feet Rear overhang 4 feet Downloadable brochure with pictures Is the 59 foot trailer length a recent modification? I thought it was 53 ft, that is the lomgest i have seen printed on a trailer, and what i rembered from the cdl book a few years ago. 98 379 with 12.7 DD LG Dodge w/5.9 CTD Chrome habit I’m trying to kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Is the 59 foot trailer length a recent modification? I thought it was 53 ft, that is the lomgest i have seen printed on a trailer, and what i rembered from the cdl book a few years ago. Been 59' for the almost 10 years I have been doing CVE MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 The old song says 'Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around' not 10. Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdonlybob Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Class... Love it Cheers, Bob 1989 Safari Serengeti 34'Towing a 1952 M38A1 Military Willys Past HDT owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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