Trailer Width - Pros and Cons
I'm shopping for a travel trailer that I can tow with the Toyota Highlander which just has standard side mirrors. I'm seeing widths from 90 inches to 102 inches. I'm concerned if I go too wide I'll ...
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donn0128 wrote:
If you dont want mirror extensions, then be prepared either for tickets, or no trailer. You absolutely MUST have a clear view behind you. It is the law afterall. So your choice is pretty clear.
deltabravo wrote:
Show us this law?
I've towed 50,000 miles transporting RVs to dealers from factories and can't see behind me with my tow mirrors, and no one has ever ticketed me.
Out of curiosity I Googled this topic and as usual came up with an endless list of references, including this one that does indicate that in many Canadian provinces and US states mirrors that allow a clear view of the highway ~ 200' to the rear is required. I know for a fact that the stock electric mirrors on my Silverado sure don't extend out far enough to see that far back along the highway when I'm towing so I'm quite happy to be using a set of CIPA slip on mirrors that do. :)
