Double-towing and the livin's easy
Hey guys, After about two years in the making, research, selecting a 5'er, obtaining the proper license (Commercial Class A combinations with double/triple endorsement), rear camera installed, and ...
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ol Bombero-JC wrote:06Fargo wrote:
Attn California bashers:
Double tows with a pickup like this are allowed in CA, bumper hitched lead trailer or 5th wheel. Brakes on all trailer axles, carry chains where appropriate. Correct class of CA license or equivalent license from your place of residence is required.
i.e if you are legal drivig double tow at home you are legal in CA.
WRONG!..:(
In the USA, State Reciprocity *only* applies to Driver's License and Registration.
Length limits are "State Specific".
Do not confuse (state) RV length limits with Federal (Commercial) length limits/regs.
For additional reading, suggest visiting these discussions.....
Escapees thread: "Length Restrictions"
Another SKPs thread: "Over Length"
BTW on the SKPs HDT forum "Big5er" is a Texas LEO - specifically involved with commercial enforcement, etc...:W
BTW - I'm a CA resident, and legally double towed for many years, with 1T truck & class A CDL - long before "non-commercial Class A".
When I no longer had any (work) use for the CDL, I gave it back.
The negatives outweighed the positives...:(
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^ That is what I am saying - your driver license class is recognized everywhere in Canada and USA through reciprocity. Your vehicle must comply to local dimension and configuration regulations. You may be able to double tow at 75 ft at home but not where no double tow or 65ft is the regulation.
