Double towing

sarahm wrote:
What if you are traveling across multiple state lines? I am going to be moving to N.C. from Colorado. I am taking my car with me as a double tow. Do you guys think I will experience any problems? Any suggestions.

Do you have an extra $135 you want to bet on it? That's the fine in IL. In addition you won't be able to continue with the car in tow.

rjstractor wrote:

laknox wrote:
Reading that statute, a swivel-wheel would be legal. Just sayin'...

Lyle

It just might be. Washington's statutes and definitions are just vague enough that if you get a ticket for double towing (fifth wheel RV with a bumper pull trailer connected) you might just be able to convince a judge that you are legal per the applicable laws.

Wheel type has nothing to do with a way to bypass the second trailer restriction in Washington.

The second trailer has be configured as an extension. That is no ball or lunette type connection between trailers.

What if you are traveling across multiple state lines? I am going to be moving to N.C. from Colorado. I am taking my car with me as a double tow. Do you guys think I will experience any problems? Any suggestions.

laknox wrote:
Reading that statute, a swivel-wheel would be legal. Just sayin'...

Lyle

It just might be. Washington's statutes and definitions are just vague enough that if you get a ticket for double towing (fifth wheel RV with a bumper pull trailer connected) you might just be able to convince a judge that you are legal per the applicable laws.

This is what I will be towing with one or two Cruisers.

Russ, interesting on the no RV doubles even with CDL.

rjstractor wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
I am licensed SD where it is legal. CA recognizes SD so I am legal in CA without an endorsement. I think I will give it a shot this Summer in OR and WA.

I guess what reason do they have to pull me over??? I may have a CDL, or I may not.

Here's the statute the trooper will cite when you get the ticket. If you can convince the judge that your pickup meets the definition of a truck tractor you might beat the ticket. If you do please share, it could open the door to legal double towing in Washington. :)

Reading that statute, a swivel-wheel would be legal. Just sayin'...

Lyle

MFL wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

slomark wrote:
Double tow here in CA, have a CDL with a doubles endorsement. 65' max.

I am licensed SD where it is legal. CA recognizes SD so I am legal in CA without an endorsement. I think I will give it a shot this Summer in OR and WA.

I guess what reason do they have to pull me over??? I may have a CDL, or I may not.

May as well give it a shot. With small second trailer, it will hardly be noticeable. With SD plates, they would have to be feeling ornery to make a big issue, not to say it won't happen. Worst case, have to leave trailer/small fine. I doubt you'd go to prison!! :B

Jerry

Well can't at this moment look up the statutes, BUT in Oregon you can't with an RV tow doubles even with a CDL, but if you have the correct CDL you can pull triples commercially. :h

Cummins12V98 wrote:

slomark wrote:
Double tow here in CA, have a CDL with a doubles endorsement. 65' max.

I am licensed SD where it is legal. CA recognizes SD so I am legal in CA without an endorsement. I think I will give it a shot this Summer in OR and WA.

I guess what reason do they have to pull me over??? I may have a CDL, or I may not.

May as well give it a shot. With small second trailer, it will hardly be noticeable. With SD plates, they would have to be feeling ornery to make a big issue, not to say it won't happen. Worst case, have to leave trailer/small fine. I doubt you'd go to prison!! :B

Jerry

Cummins12V98 wrote:
I am licensed SD where it is legal. CA recognizes SD so I am legal in CA without an endorsement. I think I will give it a shot this Summer in OR and WA.

I guess what reason do they have to pull me over??? I may have a CDL, or I may not.

Here's the statute the trooper will cite when you get the ticket. If you can convince the judge that your pickup meets the definition of a truck tractor you might beat the ticket. If you do please share, it could open the door to legal double towing in Washington. :)

Good luck with that.

Mike