Double towing laws Not so Simple!
In my research about double towing (truck+ 5er+ ball trailer) do your research! Do not accept the 'guides ' as accurate.
Every google,search site I visited stated Wisconsin total length rules at 60', no double towing. Except with special permit.
WRONG
Wi. accepts up to 65' when the first towed unit is a 5th or goose neck RV, the second trailer of lighter weight than the first, also a recreational carrying unit unless it is unloaded, thus not carrying a recreational device or unit designed to operate separately from the trailer except for livestock.
If the second towed unit is not carrying an additional load, say like a pig roaster or a firewood processor, then under the law it is considered unloaded.
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The next caveat is that the third unit (second ) trailer is exempt from state load and weight rules under 'drive away' rules established by the fed. dot. when it is a newly purchased unit being transported from point of sale . to point of use or sale on fed. highways. State and local rules apply on their roads.
Drive away rules apply to purchaser or commercial transporter.
Wisconsin has reciprocity with many other states whose rules may be more lenient or stringent. Educate yourself on those states you may cross and be prepared to defend your actions. Our LEOs are good guys, but they cannot know all the rules of the road.
Wisconsin 348:08 sec. i- j
Every google,search site I visited stated Wisconsin total length rules at 60', no double towing. Except with special permit.
WRONG
Wi. accepts up to 65' when the first towed unit is a 5th or goose neck RV, the second trailer of lighter weight than the first, also a recreational carrying unit unless it is unloaded, thus not carrying a recreational device or unit designed to operate separately from the trailer except for livestock.
If the second towed unit is not carrying an additional load, say like a pig roaster or a firewood processor, then under the law it is considered unloaded.
,
The next caveat is that the third unit (second ) trailer is exempt from state load and weight rules under 'drive away' rules established by the fed. dot. when it is a newly purchased unit being transported from point of sale . to point of use or sale on fed. highways. State and local rules apply on their roads.
Drive away rules apply to purchaser or commercial transporter.
Wisconsin has reciprocity with many other states whose rules may be more lenient or stringent. Educate yourself on those states you may cross and be prepared to defend your actions. Our LEOs are good guys, but they cannot know all the rules of the road.
Wisconsin 348:08 sec. i- j
