Trailer length
I am purchasing a 42 foot toy hauler and notice many states have maximum trailer lengths of 40 ft or less. Does this mean I need to drive around that state? I am actually purchasing the toy hauler in ...
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BB_TX wrote:
He does not indicate what state he is in. But here is a common statement pulled from an on-line state towing laws information site.
Indiana Trailer Dimension Laws
Total length: 65 feet; trailer length: 40 feet; width: 102 inches; height: 13 feet 6 inches.
Florida Trailer Dimension Laws
Total length: 65 feet (excludes safety devices approved by the state); trailer length: 40 feet (excludes safety devices approved by the state); width: 102 inches (excludes mirrors and safety devices); height: 13 feet 6 inches.
From another on-line site.
Alabama
Size limitations: Height, 13'6"; Width, 8'6"; trailer length, 40'; motorhome length, 45'; combined length 65' combined length 65'. Triple towing is not allowed.
Best to check with local state DOTs to make verify what the laws are.
the KEY IS - - COMBINED -65'
EVERY State we travel in there are trailers larger than 40'.. I can almost guarantee you that NO LEO will get out a tape measure and verify that you are legal... I have seen some comb's that I had to wonder HOW THE HECK they made it that far, and the LEO's would just go on by . . THEY HAVE FAR MORE IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO
