Truck with 5ver towing a boat
On my last trip I saw two trucks with 5th wheels attached and boats in tow. My brother thought this was only legal in California if the trip originated in Nevada as the laws were different. Wh...
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fj12ryder wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:I don't think that the fact you're licensed in SD would mean much if they pulled you over for pulling doubles in a state where it isn't allowed. I don't think reciprocity extends to that particular item.
CA it's legal with endorsement. I can and do double tow there since I am licensed SD. I have double towed thru OR and WA 3 round trips now without issue. I am guessing they don't care since I am licensed SD.
My BIL was pulled over in Minnesota for pulling a boat behind his 5th wheel, and told his 5th wheel was too long by 6 inches. He was perfectly legal in Iowa, but that certainly cut no ice in Minnesota. FWIW he had traveled up there several other times, with the exact setup, with no stops and no issues.
Who knows what may happen. Many State Patrol have driven right along side of me or I have passed them along the shoulder. If told to seperate I will do so no argument. I have saved over 3k in transport fees so far.
