Hi Foaks!We are shopping diesel pushers and having discussions about towing an enclosed trailer for auto and other items (like shoes..lol..). Anywhoo, I am having a tough time figuring out what our max legal length should be. I understand the max will vary by state, but is there some kind of 'standard', or safe zone?Thank you!

What is legal in your state with your present license? You should be good in most states with a proper license issued by your home state.

N7SJN wrote:What is legal in your state with your present license? You should be good in most states with a proper license issued by your home state.NO. Reciprocity applies to the driver's license (if you are legal in your state, you are legal in all states).It does not apply to speed limits, weight limits, length limits, etc.You have to adhere to the laws in each state you intend to drive in.The number I have seen most frequently is 65'. But, DO check in those states you intend to travel in.

Supposedly 65 ft all highways. From TX handbook Two- or Three-Vehicle combination other than truck-tractor & semitrailer 65 feet45 ft MH 20 ft Trailer would be safe if loaded correctly. I went with a 12oo cap trailer, 16 inch tires and a WD hitch to keep it from wobbling.

Would you be towing an enclosed trailer rather than a car? I certainly wouldn't travel that way. You need a vehicle for exploring. A diesel should have plenty of space for your stuff.

Many states have a 65' max length. Will you be stopped if over, not likely but if you are can the DW pull the trailer with the car that is inside until out of that state or having to get an over length permit $$.

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Passin_Thru
Explorer
Apr 17, 2017
Supposedly 65 ft all highways.
From TX handbook Two- or Three-Vehicle combination other than truck-tractor & semitrailer 65 feet

45 ft MH 20 ft Trailer would be safe if loaded correctly. I went with a 12oo cap trailer, 16 inch tires and a WD hitch to keep it from wobbling.
wolfe10
Explorer
Apr 17, 2017
N7SJN wrote:
What is legal in your state with your present license? You should be good in most states with a proper license issued by your home state.

NO. Reciprocity applies to the driver's license (if you are legal in your state, you are legal in all states).

It does not apply to speed limits, weight limits, length limits, etc.

You have to adhere to the laws in each state you intend to drive in.

The number I have seen most frequently is 65'. But, DO check in those states you intend to travel in.
N7SJN
Explorer
Apr 17, 2017
What is legal in your state with your present license? You should be good in most states with a proper license issued by your home state.

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