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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 06 2006,8:10 pm Post # 1 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
If tow a fifth wheel and a boat with my truck what is the total length allowed in california, I have my class A
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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 06 2006,8:17 pm Post # 2 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Like this...??  :stupid



Total length limit is 65 feet, but not sure if it's legal.....need to have power brakes on both towables, I believe...
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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 06 2006,8:25 pm Post # 3 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Depends on the weight unless things have changed!.. :stupid
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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 06 2006,8:30 pm Post # 4 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
yes like that,my fifth is 29, boat trailer length is 26 and i think
chevy crew is 20  even with fifth 25 because of over hang still
cant make it, Have you ever been pulled over?
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Quote (wld4rvr @ Aug. 06 2006,8:30 pm)
yes like that,my fifth is 29, boat trailer length is 26 and i think
chevy crew is 20  even with fifth 25 because of over hang still
cant make it, Have you ever been pulled over?

That's a buddy's rig in AZ....I know his boat is 25' with the trailer...you might be close....check the DMV website.... :good
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On the interstate and most Calif. state highways the length limit is 75 ft. All secondary roads and any road more than 1 mile off the beaten trail is 65 feet.

Length laws are pretty standard in all states, but CHP has a real hard-on for violating the secondary road restriction.

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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 06 2006,10:15 pm Post # 7 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Quote (Bullitt Bob @ Aug. 06 2006,9:39 pm)
On the interstate and most Calif. state highways the length limit is 75 ft. All secondary roads and any road more than 1 mile off the beaten trail is 65 feet.

Length laws are pretty standard in all states, but CHP has a real hard-on for violating the secondary road restriction.

don't the polar bears have a lazer that can measure you going down the road?

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Don't the polar bears have a lazer that can measure you going down the road?

No, but they do use photo cells to measure trucks length and height as they cross the scales. The polar bears are much more interested in brakes, tires and excessive smoke out the stack these days.

They would absolutely shit if they ever came across my 113 foot set of doubles. :rotflmao

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Vehicle Lengths in CA

My buddy got pulled over last year on the way to Glamis.  40' Pusher w/ 25' Trailer.  65 Feet Right.  Plus 4' for the tongue.  The cop asked my buddy to hold the tape at the front of the motorhome as he walked to the back of the rig.  Got popped with a $1300.00 ticket.  :cry  (Think he might have had a few other infractions)  Needless to say, he's got a whole new setup this year.  If only CA was little more like AZ and NV.  :peace

Check your 65' and make sure you've got the proper license.
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I'm going to guess at this. A 40' motorhome probably has air brakes and may need a CDL with air brake endorsements to drive it??

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removed  :D

Edited by Tuchop on Aug. 07 2006,4:58 pm
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Quote (Carrera Elite @ Aug. 07 2006,3:53 pm)
I'm going to guess at this. A 40' motorhome probably has air brakes and may need a CDL with air brake endorsements to drive it??

I'm pretty sure the non-commercial class B covers that. :D

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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 08 2006,5:54 am Post # 13 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
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I'm going to guess at this. A 40' motorhome probably has air brakes and may need a CDL with air brake endorsements to drive it??

I'm pretty sure the non-commercial class B covers that. :D

You have to get the "Housecar Endorcement" along with the class B licence!..

Class B!

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I'm going to guess at this. A 40' motorhome probably has air brakes and may need a CDL with air brake endorsements to drive it??

I'm pretty sure the non-commercial class B covers that. :D

You have to get the "Housecar Endorcement" along with the class B licence!..

Class B!

Based on that link to the CA DMV, he not only doesn't need the Class B, but he doesn't need an endorsement either. He's at 40'. :D

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Correct.  The cop didn't nail him for an improper license.  Class C is all that was needed for his 40'er.  Got popped for being too long (and a few other things that he wouldn't elaborate on   :drink ).   :beat
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Quote (harddriver @ Aug. 08 2006,8:30 am)
Correct.  The cop didn't nail him for an improper license.  Class C is all that was needed for his 40'er.  Got popped for being too long (and a few other things that he wouldn't elaborate on   :drink ).   :beat

That's not fun. :banghead

I've been reading through the Vehicle Code. Man, what a nightmare. You can do this but only if that....

And it looks like there is a recreational vehicle endorsement on a Class C required for towing a trailer that size. But it doesn't require a driving test with the equipment, just a written test.

I may go visit my local DMV and see what's involved........just for grins, I love going to the DMV. :p

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Correct.  The cop didn't nail him for an improper license.  Class C is all that was needed for his 40'er.  Got popped for being too long (and a few other things that he wouldn't elaborate on   :drink ).   :beat

That's not fun. :banghead

I've been reading through the Vehicle Code. Man, what a nightmare. You can do this but only if that....

And it looks like there is a recreational vehicle endorsement on a Class C required for towing a trailer that size. But it doesn't require a driving test with the equipment, just a written test.

I may go visit my local DMV and see what's involved........just for grins, I love going to the DMV. :p

You're not kidding.  I found out I'm in violation when I tow my 30' Weekend Warrior.  Standard travel trailer right?  Wrong.  It has a GVWR of 13,000LBS.  Which means I need a Non-Commercial Class A.   :angry  

I gave the cop my Commercial License (aviation) along with my First Class Medical to see if he'd cut me some slack and it worked, but he said next time it won't fly.
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Correct.  The cop didn't nail him for an improper license.  Class C is all that was needed for his 40'er.  Got popped for being too long (and a few other things that he wouldn't elaborate on   :drink ).   :beat

That's not fun. :banghead

I've been reading through the Vehicle Code. Man, what a nightmare. You can do this but only if that....

And it looks like there is a recreational vehicle endorsement on a Class C required for towing a trailer that size. But it doesn't require a driving test with the equipment, just a written test.

I may go visit my local DMV and see what's involved........just for grins, I love going to the DMV. :p

You're not kidding.  I found out I'm in violation when I tow my 30' Weekend Warrior.  Standard travel trailer right?  Wrong.  It has a GVWR of 13,000LBS.  Which means I need a Non-Commercial Class A.   :angry  

I gave the cop my Commercial License (aviation) along with my First Class Medical to see if he'd cut me some slack and it worked, but he said next time it won't fly.

You were lucky, cop must have got some that morning, :laugh he could have nailed ya good if he wanted to.  :D
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I may go visit my local DMV and see what's involved........just for grins, I love going to the DMV. :p

Good reason for a roadtrip to Needles.....gotta go see Lulu next to Bashas..... :D
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I may go visit my local DMV and see what's involved........just for grins, I love going to the DMV. :p

Good reason for a roadtrip to Needles.....gotta go see Lulu next to Bashas..... :D

Oh ohh!.. :eek  :laugh
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I love going to the DMV. :p

You Are One Sick Person!!  :laugh  :D

Si!! Es muy loco en la cabesa.  :D   :rotflmao

You've been living in the east valley too long.....  :laugh  :rolleyes  :D

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