RV and trailer lenght.

[caou_26]

I have a 40 ft RV and will be pulling a 32 ft trailer. 80 ft total lenght.
Is that legal?

[Bucky1320]

I'm done responding to this person. They have nothing noteworthy to add.

[Bucky1320]

msmith1199 wrote:

Bucky1320 wrote:

msmith1199 wrote:

Bucky1320 wrote:

msmith1199 wrote:

ferndaleflyer wrote:
Bucky welcome to the land of HOAs and old retired people with enough money to pretty much do what they want....I am older than most on here but some just won't admit that these motor vehicle laws are flawed in many ways. If you followed every single law and regulation concerning your motor home you would be camping in your driveway----wait, the HOA won't allow it in your driveway!!!!! Some people need to just get a life........flame on folks, I got to roll my over weight, overlength, wrong drivers license mess out of here to enjoy my weekend with a bunch of likewise folks......

Okay, so how long should trailers be allowed to be in your humble opinion? There is only one law in this thread that anybody has given any example of that is being actively enforced by anybody, and that is the 53' single trailer limit. And the only story provided about enforcement has been against the NHRA racers who decided they can have 56 foot trailers even though they knew good and well they were illegal in most every state. And they were warned in advance about the trailers and chose to ignore that warning and so the law got enforced on them. Please tell us the flaw in that law? Should there be a limit on how long a trailer should be? How about 60 feet or 70 feet? Sure they'll be knocking cars off the road and taking down the traffic signals every time they try and turn a corner, but we don't want any flawed laws to prohibit that. Heck how about just having a 100 foot long trailer and pull it behind my 75 foot long custom Toterhome? Would that eliminate those flawed laws?

As I said above: how much above the posted speed limit should be allowed? Should all laws be inforced equally?

When I was a cop I allowed either 10 or 15 over the limit depending on the type of road. So should the CHP then allow 10 or 15 feet over the length limit of a 53' trailer? How about the law says 53', most every state has the same law, so the NHRA guys don't intentionally ignore the law?

Why enforce one law differently than another? Chip on your shoulder for one group? I can't remember. Speed kills or length kills?

So you want strict enforcement of every single law, or no enforcement of any of them. Okay, I get it. Can't argue with that kind of logic.

Fairly and equally would be great instead of picking and choosing whatever fits ones mood.

[RayChez]

In California it is 65'. And it all depends on the cop. Some are good and some will write you for just about anything they can throw at you. I know it cost me $580.00. Rookie cop!

[msmith1199]

Bucky1320 wrote:

msmith1199 wrote:

Bucky1320 wrote:

msmith1199 wrote:

ferndaleflyer wrote:
Bucky welcome to the land of HOAs and old retired people with enough money to pretty much do what they want....I am older than most on here but some just won't admit that these motor vehicle laws are flawed in many ways. If you followed every single law and regulation concerning your motor home you would be camping in your driveway----wait, the HOA won't allow it in your driveway!!!!! Some people need to just get a life........flame on folks, I got to roll my over weight, overlength, wrong drivers license mess out of here to enjoy my weekend with a bunch of likewise folks......

Okay, so how long should trailers be allowed to be in your humble opinion? There is only one law in this thread that anybody has given any example of that is being actively enforced by anybody, and that is the 53' single trailer limit. And the only story provided about enforcement has been against the NHRA racers who decided they can have 56 foot trailers even though they knew good and well they were illegal in most every state. And they were warned in advance about the trailers and chose to ignore that warning and so the law got enforced on them. Please tell us the flaw in that law? Should there be a limit on how long a trailer should be? How about 60 feet or 70 feet? Sure they'll be knocking cars off the road and taking down the traffic signals every time they try and turn a corner, but we don't want any flawed laws to prohibit that. Heck how about just having a 100 foot long trailer and pull it behind my 75 foot long custom Toterhome? Would that eliminate those flawed laws?

As I said above: how much above the posted speed limit should be allowed? Should all laws be inforced equally?

When I was a cop I allowed either 10 or 15 over the limit depending on the type of road. So should the CHP then allow 10 or 15 feet over the length limit of a 53' trailer? How about the law says 53', most every state has the same law, so the NHRA guys don't intentionally ignore the law?

Why enforce one law differently than another? Chip on your shoulder for one group? I can't remember. Speed kills or length kills?

So you want strict enforcement of every single law, or no enforcement of any of them. Okay, I get it. Can't argue with that kind of logic.

[Bucky1320]

ferndaleflyer wrote:
You asked the question on what length should be allowed. Here in NC we are allowed 90ft, if involved in motorsports. Thats right 90ft....I imagine with 20+ drag strips + most NASCAR teams located here there are more of these on the roads than anywhere and I have not heard of any of the damage listed above happening here.....That limit was raised by the General Assembly just because of a couple of LEOs targeting racing operations-----NC likes the racing industry as it is one of the largest revenue producers in the state....motor vehicle law 20-116 (N)

Oh the humanity! Lol, good post

[ferndaleflyer]

You asked the question on what length should be allowed. Here in NC we are allowed 90ft, if involved in motorsports. Thats right 90ft....I imagine with 20+ drag strips + most NASCAR teams located here there are more of these on the roads than anywhere and I have not heard of any of the damage listed above happening here.....That limit was raised by the General Assembly just because of a couple of LEOs targeting racing operations-----NC likes the racing industry as it is one of the largest revenue producers in the state....motor vehicle law 20-116 (N)

[Bucky1320]

msmith1199 wrote:

Bucky1320 wrote:

msmith1199 wrote:

ferndaleflyer wrote:
Bucky welcome to the land of HOAs and old retired people with enough money to pretty much do what they want....I am older than most on here but some just won't admit that these motor vehicle laws are flawed in many ways. If you followed every single law and regulation concerning your motor home you would be camping in your driveway----wait, the HOA won't allow it in your driveway!!!!! Some people need to just get a life........flame on folks, I got to roll my over weight, overlength, wrong drivers license mess out of here to enjoy my weekend with a bunch of likewise folks......

Okay, so how long should trailers be allowed to be in your humble opinion? There is only one law in this thread that anybody has given any example of that is being actively enforced by anybody, and that is the 53' single trailer limit. And the only story provided about enforcement has been against the NHRA racers who decided they can have 56 foot trailers even though they knew good and well they were illegal in most every state. And they were warned in advance about the trailers and chose to ignore that warning and so the law got enforced on them. Please tell us the flaw in that law? Should there be a limit on how long a trailer should be? How about 60 feet or 70 feet? Sure they'll be knocking cars off the road and taking down the traffic signals every time they try and turn a corner, but we don't want any flawed laws to prohibit that. Heck how about just having a 100 foot long trailer and pull it behind my 75 foot long custom Toterhome? Would that eliminate those flawed laws?

As I said above: how much above the posted speed limit should be allowed? Should all laws be inforced equally?

When I was a cop I allowed either 10 or 15 over the limit depending on the type of road. So should the CHP then allow 10 or 15 feet over the length limit of a 53' trailer? How about the law says 53', most every state has the same law, so the NHRA guys don't intentionally ignore the law?

Why enforce one law differently than another? Chip on your shoulder for one group? I can't remember. Speed kills or length kills?

[msmith1199]

Bucky1320 wrote:

msmith1199 wrote:

ferndaleflyer wrote:
Bucky welcome to the land of HOAs and old retired people with enough money to pretty much do what they want....I am older than most on here but some just won't admit that these motor vehicle laws are flawed in many ways. If you followed every single law and regulation concerning your motor home you would be camping in your driveway----wait, the HOA won't allow it in your driveway!!!!! Some people need to just get a life........flame on folks, I got to roll my over weight, overlength, wrong drivers license mess out of here to enjoy my weekend with a bunch of likewise folks......

Okay, so how long should trailers be allowed to be in your humble opinion? There is only one law in this thread that anybody has given any example of that is being actively enforced by anybody, and that is the 53' single trailer limit. And the only story provided about enforcement has been against the NHRA racers who decided they can have 56 foot trailers even though they knew good and well they were illegal in most every state. And they were warned in advance about the trailers and chose to ignore that warning and so the law got enforced on them. Please tell us the flaw in that law? Should there be a limit on how long a trailer should be? How about 60 feet or 70 feet? Sure they'll be knocking cars off the road and taking down the traffic signals every time they try and turn a corner, but we don't want any flawed laws to prohibit that. Heck how about just having a 100 foot long trailer and pull it behind my 75 foot long custom Toterhome? Would that eliminate those flawed laws?

As I said above: how much above the posted speed limit should be allowed? Should all laws be inforced equally?

When I was a cop I allowed either 10 or 15 over the limit depending on the type of road. So should the CHP then allow 10 or 15 feet over the length limit of a 53' trailer? How about the law says 53', most every state has the same law, so the NHRA guys don't intentionally ignore the law?

[Bucky1320]

prstlk wrote:
One point I have not seen here is liability. You can get away with over weight, over length, and no trailer brakes in most states as the cops have better things to do. Get in a wreck, even not your fault, even not serious, you are in deep menudo. Your insurance may even refuse a claim as the rig was not legal. God forbid the accident is both serious and your fault.....you can then kiss your world goodbye.

Ps we stared full time with a 20 ft enclosed car trailer. A real pib, went to a 4 down and not going back.

Of course the ticket will happen. But insurance company will have to show some proof that the length caused the accident.

[Bucky1320]

msmith1199 wrote:

ferndaleflyer wrote:
Bucky welcome to the land of HOAs and old retired people with enough money to pretty much do what they want....I am older than most on here but some just won't admit that these motor vehicle laws are flawed in many ways. If you followed every single law and regulation concerning your motor home you would be camping in your driveway----wait, the HOA won't allow it in your driveway!!!!! Some people need to just get a life........flame on folks, I got to roll my over weight, overlength, wrong drivers license mess out of here to enjoy my weekend with a bunch of likewise folks......

Okay, so how long should trailers be allowed to be in your humble opinion? There is only one law in this thread that anybody has given any example of that is being actively enforced by anybody, and that is the 53' single trailer limit. And the only story provided about enforcement has been against the NHRA racers who decided they can have 56 foot trailers even though they knew good and well they were illegal in most every state. And they were warned in advance about the trailers and chose to ignore that warning and so the law got enforced on them. Please tell us the flaw in that law? Should there be a limit on how long a trailer should be? How about 60 feet or 70 feet? Sure they'll be knocking cars off the road and taking down the traffic signals every time they try and turn a corner, but we don't want any flawed laws to prohibit that. Heck how about just having a 100 foot long trailer and pull it behind my 75 foot long custom Toterhome? Would that eliminate those flawed laws?

As I said above: how much above the posted speed limit should be allowed? Should all laws be inforced equally?

[mpierce]

Skid Row Joe wrote:

caou_26 wrote:
I have a 40 ft RV and will be pulling a 32 ft trailer. 80 ft total lenght.
Is that legal?

With a permit, you'll be just fine. The main thing to remember is not to drive too fast. Many RVers get in trouble by their excessive speed, which in turn makes it very dangerous for you when driving your rig / combination 80' footer. Be safe out there this Holiday weekend!

Only a commercial vehicle can get a permit, if using in business, and get all the things necessary for being commercial, it will work.

You will need to get a permit in every state you go thru.

You will need to get a permit for EVERY TIME you move. There is no blanket permit.

To be over length, or over width, you need to show WHY you cannot divide up the load into sections that are legal.

[GlennLever]

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[msmith1199]

ferndaleflyer wrote:
Bucky welcome to the land of HOAs and old retired people with enough money to pretty much do what they want....I am older than most on here but some just won't admit that these motor vehicle laws are flawed in many ways. If you followed every single law and regulation concerning your motor home you would be camping in your driveway----wait, the HOA won't allow it in your driveway!!!!! Some people need to just get a life........flame on folks, I got to roll my over weight, overlength, wrong drivers license mess out of here to enjoy my weekend with a bunch of likewise folks......

Okay, so how long should trailers be allowed to be in your humble opinion? There is only one law in this thread that anybody has given any example of that is being actively enforced by anybody, and that is the 53' single trailer limit. And the only story provided about enforcement has been against the NHRA racers who decided they can have 56 foot trailers even though they knew good and well they were illegal in most every state. And they were warned in advance about the trailers and chose to ignore that warning and so the law got enforced on them. Please tell us the flaw in that law? Should there be a limit on how long a trailer should be? How about 60 feet or 70 feet? Sure they'll be knocking cars off the road and taking down the traffic signals every time they try and turn a corner, but we don't want any flawed laws to prohibit that. Heck how about just having a 100 foot long trailer and pull it behind my 75 foot long custom Toterhome? Would that eliminate those flawed laws?

[prstlk]

One point I have not seen here is liability. You can get away with over weight, over length, and no trailer brakes in most states as the cops have better things to do. Get in a wreck, even not your fault, even not serious, you are in deep menudo. Your insurance may even refuse a claim as the rig was not legal. God forbid the accident is both serious and your fault.....you can then kiss your world goodbye.

Ps we stared full time with a 20 ft enclosed car trailer. A real pib, went to a 4 down and not going back.