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schoonod's avatar
schoonod
Explorer
Jun 04, 2017

trailer and tow vehicle too long

I saw last night some u-tube shows talking about some states having maximum tow lengths for the combined length of a toy-hauler trailer plus the tow vehicle, for example Oregon at 65 feet. If your unit exceeds this maximum you need to purchase a special permit or risk being fined. Has anyone heard of this being an issue for non-commercial vehicles?
  • stickdog's avatar
    stickdog
    Explorer
    Jun 04, 2017
    What length toy hauler are you planning on? A 45 ft toy hauler and a CC long bed would be 68 ft total but hooked up would be about 62ft.
  • carringb's avatar
    carringb
    Explorer
    Jun 04, 2017
    Pretty sure nobody on Oregon has ever been fined for being over length. For one, they would have to be first pulled over for another violation, and 2nd troopers have more important things to worry about.
  • dodge_guy's avatar
    dodge_guy
    Explorer II
    Jun 04, 2017
    I'm at 55ft. I think the max length in the US is 65ft. Anything more and you need permits. I think if you are 67 or so they won't bother you.
  • Cobra21's avatar
    Cobra21
    Explorer
    Jun 04, 2017
    65' is awful long for camping. I would think they would need a permit.
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Jun 04, 2017
    Not often enough if you are only over 65' by a couple feet.

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