CA Hwy 1

You asked: What are my chances of getting stopped because of length. MH is actually 41 ft from end to end?


Chance are really good....and they will be doing you a favor if they stop you and turn you around...40 footer+toad on Hwy 1 is not a good idea. We have traveled it many times. Its more than just curvey, believe me.

anyway, have a good trip.

downtheroad wrote:
You asked: What are my chances of getting stopped because of length. MH is actually 41 ft from end to end?


Chance are really good....and they will be doing you a favor if they stop you and turn you around...40 footer+toad on Hwy 1 is not a good idea. We have traveled it many times. Its more than just curvey, believe me.

anyway, have a good trip.

Maybe he has a death wish - there is a reason Caltrans has restrictions

Once pulled a popup up that road.
I would never do anything like that again especially in something long. You will have to stop on some curves and jockey to make the turn. All the while you'll be holding people up.

Might look at this from Caltrans site. Measure your coach!
Caltrans MH restrictions

I would do it. Driven hwy 1 numerous times and yes there are some tight turns.

enblethen wrote:
Might look at this from Caltrans site. Measure your coach!
Caltrans MH restrictions

The original poster’s MH with tow exceeds the Caltran’s limits by a foot.

Just providing link to official information.
It is up to the individual whether they want to take the risk.
Op"s MH is one foot over. I didn't see anything about total length.
Under the truck portion, it says 30 foot from king pin to rear axle.

We towed our 38' 5'r from the Golden Gate bridge north on the 1 many years ago and would NEVER do it again. At that time the sign stating "anything over 35' not advised" was after you were ON the 1. After many rude gestures from others and some hairpin turns we found a road going back to the 101. Don't do it

nevadanick wrote:
I would do it. Driven hwy 1 numerous times and yes there are some tight turns.

Just asking....were you driving a 40+ footer with a toad?

LaTriker wrote:
Going to west coast in June. Plan to cut over from Hwy 101 to Hwy 1 just north of GG bridge and take it up to Leggett. I have a 40 ft MH with toad. I don’t mind the curves. What are my chances of getting stopped because of length. MH is actually 41 ft from end to end.

Over 40' is prohibited on almost all of US 1. You are over as it's actual length.

Your chances of being measured I'd guess are limited. But BE AWARE - if you are checked then not only are there tickets and fines and expect the rig to be towed. And if you are involved in an accident regardless of who's at fault???

We go to Bodega Bay using the good county roads but no longer go to Ft Bragg.

You've been advised.