Double Haul rules in CA?
What are the rules or laws regarding double hauling in California?
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Since we're at the tail end of this thread, the idea isn't to hijack the OP, however Panhead and JimnLin bring up a real time issue for me. Having just obtained the CDL with the doubles endorsement, the plan is to tow a Polaris side x side, (12' long 64" wide and #1500), up into the Sequoias and Sierras via Hwys 180 and 46. The overhang from the rear axle of the fiver is 9.
The dilemma is how to configure the trailer? I'm thinking surge breaks would be fine, as the four wheel disk brakes on the fiver are dialed in and work perfect.
In addition, the thought of using the double cam sway system by Reese might make sense as well.
Lastly, in order to minimize the width of the Polaris trailer, I considering building a flat bed trailer with an overall width of 6'. Using a torsion axle, I can bring down bed height, and playing with the idea of replicating the low boy type design. By notching the deck, the tires can protrude several inches above the deck, and the Polaris can drive over them while loading and so forth.
This could be lots of work. But the advantage of the adjustable torsion axle will allow for dialing in the hitch weight, which will vary depending whether the genney, Porta Bote, and outboard is on the trailer or not.
So, is the unknown benefit of a narrow trailer with a lower cg, worth all this extra work???
Hmm....
The dilemma is how to configure the trailer? I'm thinking surge breaks would be fine, as the four wheel disk brakes on the fiver are dialed in and work perfect.
In addition, the thought of using the double cam sway system by Reese might make sense as well.
Lastly, in order to minimize the width of the Polaris trailer, I considering building a flat bed trailer with an overall width of 6'. Using a torsion axle, I can bring down bed height, and playing with the idea of replicating the low boy type design. By notching the deck, the tires can protrude several inches above the deck, and the Polaris can drive over them while loading and so forth.
This could be lots of work. But the advantage of the adjustable torsion axle will allow for dialing in the hitch weight, which will vary depending whether the genney, Porta Bote, and outboard is on the trailer or not.
So, is the unknown benefit of a narrow trailer with a lower cg, worth all this extra work???
Hmm....
