Double Haul rules in CA?
What are the rules or laws regarding double hauling in California?
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christopherglenn wrote:
A CDL IS required - only because a non commercial class A can't have a doubles endorsement. The doubles endorsement IS what is actually required.
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- A CDL IS required - only because a non commercial class A can't have a doubles endorsement. The doubles endorsement IS what is actually required.
LLeopold wrote:
Only with a truck/fifth-wheel combination, one *can* tow one additional trailer (e.g. boat trailer) in California with a noncommercial Class A, B, or C license. The overall length (front bumper to tail of combination) cannot exceed 65' and in some locations 60' where posted.
The double-tow reference in the manual refers to RVs such as Class A or C (or SUV, car, etc.) towing a boat, then something else; i.e. all ball hitches as opposed to king pin hitch then ball hitch thereafter.
I checked into this when I went for my Restriction 42 endorsement at the DMV a few years ago.
Hope this helps.
It should help Lou.
Best post in this thread.- Only with a truck/fifth-wheel combination, one *can* tow one additional trailer (e.g. boat trailer) in California with a noncommercial Class A, B, or C license. The overall length (front bumper to tail of combination) cannot exceed 65' and in some locations 60' where posted.
The double-tow reference in the manual refers to RVs such as Class A or C (or SUV, car, etc.) towing a boat, then something else; i.e. all ball hitches as opposed to king pin hitch then ball hitch thereafter.
I checked into this when I went for my Restriction 42 endorsement at the DMV a few years ago.
Hope this helps. FastEagle wrote:
I have a copy of USA & CDN state and province towing laws. Here is what it has to say about CA.
California
Max Vehicle Height: 14'
Max Vehicle Width: 8 1/2'
Combined Length: 65'
Max Trailer Length: Not Specified.
Max Trailer Width: 8'6"
Max Trailer Height: 14'0"
Motor Home Length: 45'. Some exceptions or restrictions.
Two Vehicle Max Length: 65'
Triple Tow Allowed: Yes Total maximum combined length of 65 ft.
Safety Chains Required: Yes
Breakaway Required: Yes
Fire Extinguisher: Yes
Flares & Signs: Yes
Trailer Brakes Required: 1500 Gross weight requiring brakes.
Towed Cars: Brakes must be sufficient to stop within a specified distance according to weight, at 20 mph.
Wipers: Not Stated
Max Tow Speed: 55
Ride in 5th Wheel: Yes Riding in fifth-wheel with audible or visual device with tow vehicle and safety glass. At least one exit that can be opened from outside and inside
Ride Pickup Camper: Yes. If passenger can communicate with driver, and exit can be opened from both interior and exterior. CA: Seat belts required.
Ride Travel Trailer: Not Specified.
Weight Limits for Towing without Auxiliary Brakes: 1500lbs.
Maximum Length - RV & Trailer Combo: 65ft.Includes Bumpers. In California, required safety devices may not extend more than 10"
FastEagle- I have a copy of USA & CDN state and province towing laws. Here is what it has to say about CA.
California
Max Vehicle Height: 14'
Max Vehicle Width: 8 1/2'
Combined Length: 65'
Max Trailer Length: Not Specified.
Max Trailer Width: 8'6"
Max Trailer Height: 14'0"
Motor Home Length: 45'. Some exceptions or restrictions.
Two Vehicle Max Length: 65'
Triple Tow Allowed: Yes Total maximum combined length of 65 ft.
Safety Chains Required: Yes
Breakaway Required: Yes
Fire Extinguisher: Yes
Flares & Signs: Yes
Trailer Brakes Required: 1500 Gross weight requiring brakes.
Towed Cars: Brakes must be sufficient to stop within a specified distance according to weight, at 20 mph.
Wipers: Not Stated
Max Tow Speed: 55
Ride in 5th Wheel: Yes Riding in fifth-wheel with audible or visual device with tow vehicle and safety glass. At least one exit that can be opened from outside and inside
Ride Pickup Camper: Yes. If passenger can communicate with driver, and exit can be opened from both interior and exterior. CA: Seat belts required.
Ride Travel Trailer: Not Specified.
Weight Limits for Towing without Auxiliary Brakes: 1500lbs.
Maximum Length - RV & Trailer Combo: 65ft.Includes Bumpers. In California, required safety devices may not extend more than 10"
FastEagle n7bsn wrote:
Allworth wrote:
Read it again:
says "may NOT ......noncommercial"
Please quote the part where is says you CAN do that type of non-commercial towing WITH a CDL.
"n7bsn" - you're beating a dead horse.
Double tow:
Class A CDL (and all things necessary for that), at least a one ton TV, and max length of 65'.
Why should anyone have to spell it out for you??.:R
Go chat with a Chippy or the CA DMV if you can't "capish"..:S
~Allworth wrote:
Read it again:
says "may NOT ......noncommercial"
Please quote the part where is says you CAN do that type of non-commercial towing WITH a CDL.- Read it again:
says "may NOT ......noncommercial" IAMICHABOD wrote:
Yep a CDL with the proper endorsements and a valid physical card, or a Green card as we called them.
Where did you get that? Nothing I saw said a CDL was required.
