Double Towing OUTSIDE of Michigan...

another option is to make two trips in the states where you can't double tow. pull one trailer, double back and get the other one. I wouldn't do a road trip like that, but if you are wintering down south - that is only from TN (assuming TN allows doubles) to FL and back.

Jim-Linda wrote:

michigancamper1945 wrote:

Jim-Linda wrote:

michigancamper1945 wrote:

sch911 wrote:
Bottom line is that if any particular state does not allow double towing no driver's license endorsement will make it legal.

I don't necessarily agree but that doesn't make me right either. I'm not convinced just yet that another state can say my license is VOID in there state. And my license says I'm legal to double tow.
Legal matter maybe.

Well, if you want the absolute last, final & legal word and chose to ignore any advise given, your only recourse is to contact the DOT in the states and get the OFFICAL ruling. It is not an issue with your state license, its obeying the traffic laws where you are travling.

Jim

Respectively Jim, These aren't traffic laws. They are 'State Statutes", if that make a difference, I don't yet know.
Larry

Mr. Google or Miss Bing will be more than happy to direct you to the DOT sites and either there will be listings on the site or a contact number where you can speak with a human. Problem solved!

Jim

Well, I did check with Florida and a nice State Police Lt said you guys were right.

Looks like I'll be revising my travel plans for wintering down south. Not welcome in Alabama, Georgia, North or south Carolina either. Not good news. The wife will be very disappointed. (as am I)

Legal in Minnesota as long as the first trailer is a 5vr. However I have been told by DOT enforcement here that you need a CDL to tow a trailer 10,000lbs+. They tend to go after guys with big cargo/cattle trailers.

I have a class A and drive for a living,the states can restrict,to a certain extent what you can tow in their state,doesn't matter what MI says. For example triples are illegal in MN but are towed out west all the time. Same goes for weight and length rules.

michigancamper1945 wrote:

Jim-Linda wrote:

michigancamper1945 wrote:

sch911 wrote:
Bottom line is that if any particular state does not allow double towing no driver's license endorsement will make it legal.

I don't necessarily agree but that doesn't make me right either. I'm not convinced just yet that another state can say my license is VOID in there state. And my license says I'm legal to double tow.
Legal matter maybe.

Well, if you want the absolute last, final & legal word and chose to ignore any advise given, your only recourse is to contact the DOT in the states and get the OFFICAL ruling. It is not an issue with your state license, its obeying the traffic laws where you are travling.

Jim

Respectively Jim, These aren't traffic laws. They are 'State Statutes", if that make a difference, I don't yet know.
Larry

Mr. Google or Miss Bing will be more than happy to direct you to the DOT sites and either there will be listings on the site or a contact number where you can speak with a human. Problem solved!

Jim

Jim-Linda wrote:

michigancamper1945 wrote:

sch911 wrote:
Bottom line is that if any particular state does not allow double towing no driver's license endorsement will make it legal.

I don't necessarily agree but that doesn't make me right either. I'm not convinced just yet that another state can say my license is VOID in there state. And my license says I'm legal to double tow.
Legal matter maybe.

Well, if you want the absolute last, final & legal word and chose to ignore any advise given, your only recourse is to contact the DOT in the states and get the OFFICAL ruling. It is not an issue with your state license, its obeying the traffic laws where you are travling.

Jim

Respectively Jim, These aren't traffic laws. They are 'State Statutes", if that make a difference, I don't yet know.
Larry

michigancamper1945 wrote:

sch911 wrote:
Bottom line is that if any particular state does not allow double towing no driver's license endorsement will make it legal.

I don't necessarily agree but that doesn't make me right either. I'm not convinced just yet that another state can say my license is VOID in there state. And my license says I'm legal to double tow.
Legal matter maybe.

Well, if you want the absolute last, final & legal word and chose to ignore any advise given, your only recourse is to contact the DOT in the states and get the OFFICAL ruling. It is not an issue with your state license, its obeying the traffic laws where you are travling.

Jim

sch911 wrote:
Bottom line is that if any particular state does not allow double towing no driver's license endorsement will make it legal.

I don't necessarily agree but that doesn't make me right either. I'm not convinced just yet that another state can say my license is VOID in there state. And my license says I'm legal to double tow.
Legal matter maybe.

Bottom line is that if any particular state does not allow double towing no driver's license endorsement will make it legal.

Ok. There's a big difference between a driver's license and the individual state laws regarding trailer towing. So, your DL is good everywhere in the US and other places. Tow lawsare state by state. As far as I know, there is no double towing in Oregon and Washington State, as well as some Eastern states. You can findthe info on line.

Generally, Reciprocity Agreements between states cover ONLY drivers licensing, Insurance requirements, and vehicle registration.
Double towing is a traffic law. Reciprocity does not apply. Even if you have a Class A CDL with Double/Triple endorsement, it does not mean you can tow doubles or triples in an RV configuration in states which do not allow it. Your CDL endorsements apply ONLY to commercial vehicles.