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Stacker Trailer Legal or Not
I live in Florida, and do most of my traveling here. What is the legal length that you can be without any issues with law enforcement? Are there certain states that having a stacker attached to your coach causes problems? What is the exact max length restrictions?
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The state laws regarding towing vary significantly so try an internet search for the towing laws for states you will be going to.
Based on feedback we have gotten over the years it appears that being overlength is not going to result in a fistful of tickets as long as you act responsibly and do not draw attention to yourself. If you like to speed, tailgate, make frequent lane changes, etc. you are inviting a ticket. If you drive safely and at reasonable speeds it is highly probable the cops will give you a pass because they have more important things to do.
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Here is an excellent source of laws relating to towing on a state by state basis
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The only state I would be extra cautious of is California where anything over 65 feet total length is an issue with the CHP. There are numerous stories (don’t know how much of it is urban legend) about RVers over length being forced to unhook and get a tow truck to get the trailer off the right of way. I know one of the officers of the Prouds got a ticket in California and was forced to unhook his tow vehilce and have the bride drive it because he was pulled over for being over limit.
I have a couple of friends in Texas that are Highway Patrolmen. Their response is unless you are being an idiot not likely to be an issue. I would be concerned if you are in an accident that a plantiff’s attorney might have some fun with your vehicle not being permissable under the state law where you have the accident.
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300,000 illegal miles in two coaches. One warning, one ticket (approx $120, no unhook), both in California.
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I, and others, regard Md. as the most unfriendly when it comes to issues like this. Being 102″ wide can be an issue as well if you are not on an interstate there. In years past state troopers used measuring tapes and randomly picked larger motorhomes that towed to check. This may have changed in the past 5 or so years.
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Thought you trailer guys would like this, it’s only about half of what’s parked at Pelican.
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I talked to a guy in Mesa AZ that got stopped and had to unhook, call a tow truck, got a ticket. He had the tow truck pull the trailer 50 miles down the road and then rehook it to the coach and off he went.
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Wow Tom you are running with some fast company.
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Been pulling stackers for 15 years, I have been as long as 90 ft before with a 36′ stacker behind a motorhome. No problems other than parking.
Pulling a 25′ stacker now, not a problem anywhere east of California!
Drive right, and don’t look commercialized……in other words as long as there is no advertisement on the trailer, you’ll be OK.
My friends who own JEG’s Mailorder warehouse, had their name on theirs. Got pulled over often. Took the name off, with still the yellow and black graphics,…….and no problems now.
good luck
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Not only don’t look commercial, don’t drive to attract attention. This past weekend cops in 5 states had an I-75 blitz to go after folks without seatbelts, speeders and what they called “aggressive drivers” which is assume is tailgaters and folks changing lanes often.
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