Ronbo Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 Just set a case of Dr Pepper where you want him to stop. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 On 5/2/2018 at 10:43 PM, RickS said: Yup.....safety equipment like mirrors and bumpers don't get measured in length and width as far as I know. I was told once upon a time when being carried the smart car is cargo so the bumpers do not count as safety equipment. That's the way I remember it. Brad 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...
RickS Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Brad, That's what was meant when I mentioned I was over width with the Smart on the deck. The bumpers as safety equipment on the Smart i think was a joke by Parrformance. The bumpers and mirrors on the truck and trailer (safety equipment) don't add to width and length measurements. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 The mirrors do NOT get counted in the width measurement but the bumpers DO get measured in the length measurement. 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...
dblr Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 9 hours ago, Big5er said: The mirrors do NOT get counted in the width measurement but the bumpers DO get measured in the length measurement. If you have a grill guard is that where you start? Also does the measurement stop at the body or say at the ladder in the rear? Just trying to make sure so when I measure mine I get it right. Thanks Phil 2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB 2001 T2000 Kenworth 2009 Smart Passion ET Junior hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 19 hours ago, RickS said: Brad, That's what was meant when I mentioned I was over width with the Smart on the deck. The bumpers as safety equipment on the Smart i think was a joke by Parrformance. The bumpers and mirrors on the truck and trailer (safety equipment) don't add to width and length measurements. Most definitely a joke, I thought it was terribly funny on my end. 😊 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance A Lott Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 Some states don't include the bumpers con cording to AAA web site. I hope they got some of there info wrong they have some states limiting trailer to 28' and overall lenth to 50 something feet. Other up to 80'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 So.......why do you think most statezzz limit RV combos to a measly ......SIXTYFIVE FEET (SEVENHUNDREDEIGHTYINCHES>>>>>>>>) Is it because.......RV units are more........agile than ....... Is it because.....RV drivers have VAST experience with .......Looooong rigs..... Is it because........ RV's hardly ever drive off the interstate freeways ......... Is it because .......RV operators ALWAYS check for length restricted roads BEFORE driving the RV down the road(s) ........ Is it because .......even a new RV operator could drive rings around a seasoned pro-truck driver...... Is it because.......almost RV parks just LOVE XTRA-LONG RV Rigs........ Is it because...... cops almost never have to deal with Looooong-rigs wrecks...... Feel like tweeting the pres and having him Exec-Order upping the RV length to about .......ONEHONDREDTWENTYFEET (ONETHOUSANDFOURHUNDREDFORTYINCHES>>>>>>>>>>>) Drive on..........(If you are long and turn sharp.......the tail lights you see might be your own trailer(s)) 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 7 hours ago, dblr said: If you have a grill guard is that where you start? Also does the measurement stop at the body or say at the ladder in the rear? Just trying to make sure so when I measure mine I get it right. Thanks Phil dblr, we measure the "overall" length of the vehicle, front to rear. If the vehicle has a fixed "attachment" (grill guard or ladder) it gets measured. 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...
RickS Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 17 hours ago, Big5er said: The mirrors do NOT get counted in the width measurement but the bumpers DO get measured in the length measurement. Hey Phil, That's why I said I think because in Canada I "think" bumpers (moose bars) don't count in length measurements (safety equipment). As usual check with the state or province you are in. I also saw in one of RV haulers builds that he mentions the bumpers don't count in length measurements. I'll try and look it up on the government site here. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 11 hours ago, Big5er said: dblr, we measure the "overall" length of the vehicle, front to rear. If the vehicle has a fixed "attachment" (grill guard or ladder) it gets measured. Thank you 2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB 2001 T2000 Kenworth 2009 Smart Passion ET Junior hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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