How long is your rig...really?
Hello Folks, I have heard and seen various comments out there that some folks choose to fudge a bit on the size of their rig when making reservations. Generally, I understand the fudging has somethin...
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Simple question, somewhat complex answer.
Answer given to me several years ago by a Texas Highway Patrolman:
For any bumper-pull the LEGAL length is "tip-to-tip", or as some people put it, "it's shadow at high noon".
More complicated for 5th wheel. LEGALLY, only the length of trailer from back of tow rig bumper to outside tip of 5th wheel. However, since the rig is longer when unhooked, I find campgrounds like to know the length from tip of 5th wheel overhang to back tip of bumper.
Have never measured an actual RV measurement to length stated in manufacturer's specs. Might be interesting.
Answer given to me several years ago by a Texas Highway Patrolman:
For any bumper-pull the LEGAL length is "tip-to-tip", or as some people put it, "it's shadow at high noon".
More complicated for 5th wheel. LEGALLY, only the length of trailer from back of tow rig bumper to outside tip of 5th wheel. However, since the rig is longer when unhooked, I find campgrounds like to know the length from tip of 5th wheel overhang to back tip of bumper.
Have never measured an actual RV measurement to length stated in manufacturer's specs. Might be interesting.
