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Triple towing, legal where?


Phil Saran

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10 hours ago, packnrat said:

not quite right on total length. pending some state rules 75 feet, (B train, triples, etc excluded) or a max axle spacing of (*) is the rule. not very many fixed trailers longer then 53 feet. yes there are "extendable" or "special" trailers but need a extra legal permit to move on any public roadway.

in ca double towing (commercial) is 75 MAX.  rv it is (65) max.

then there is the total weight limits. (based on the tow rig).

and lets not forget how to stop the combo, so got brakes??

and the width is 102 inches max, with some "lesser" roads prohibited due to "oversize laws".

even some roads over "X" feet long can be prohibited.

but sad some mt pass roads are not restricted, and if you do tow ANYTHING over them you will cause damage.

 

mind the laws in your home state, read up on the dot rules, as most hwy patrol do not know the laws, including the dot inspectors.

but they have the ticket book at the ready.

it can be confusing and strange to understand all the laws for just the 48 connected states. or even just your "area" of the country.

Really?  So by "reading up on the dot rules" you know the laws better than highway patrol or state police officers?  Interesting theory.  I am guessing there are about 2,500 Illinois Troopers who spent 26 weeks in the State Police Academy that would argue that point.  For that matter, most state police/highway patrol agencies have much longer, more intense academies starting out with constant re-certifications after that.  

Joe & Cindy

Newmar 4369 Ventana

Pulling 24' enclosed (Mini Cooper, Harley, 2 Kayaks)

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