RobbieH wrote:
Just watch your weight and length, and be aware of state laws. In Texas, Sites could be ticketed for being over the limit of the hitch, and for potentially being over the maximum length without a CDL. I can't tell his overall length, but in Texas a tow rig and trailer cannot be over 65' total without CDL. That's one of the big reasons why I went with the coach I have rather than a 45' Class A.
A few things...
My combined overall-length (RV and trailer hitched) is 64', so I'm right at the limit, but I custom ordered the enclosed trailer to ensure that I would fall just within the CA limits, which are the same as TX (65' max length).
With regards to the weight of the trailer, I technically need a non-commercial CDL, since its over 10k lbs. In CA, this is obtained via a driving test at DMV, which I keep procrastinating. I have a few friends that have them and several who don't. I'll probably end up finally getting one if/when I get pulled over. Though technically, most 5th wheels are over 10k lbs (some are way over) and many do not have non-commercial CDLs.
