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05-12-2019, 07:13 PM
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Bus Geek
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Towing: which states allow maximum total length?
Say I want to tow a horse or boat trailer behind my bus, and would rather not have to settle for a shortie?
Following on from http://www.skoolie.net/forums/f11/ne...rse-27009.html
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05-12-2019, 07:21 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
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In our case I believe the limit is 23m, or 75'. Trucks towing more than one trailer can be up to 110'
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05-12-2019, 07:31 PM
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Skoolie
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Location: Southern VT
Posts: 154
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Thomas Bus
Chassis: Allison MD 3060
Engine: Catepillar 3126B 210hp/605 ft lb
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Towing a vw
I am considering towing my old 74 vw thing to Alaska.
From what I read you do not need auxillary brakes anywhere, even Canada, if the vehicle weighs less then 2000 lbs.
I am not interested in another expense at this time for a brake system.
I do see the listed weight for a thing is 2006 lbs.
if i put the vw spare in the bus it will be under 2000. Obviously the bus wont notice the minimal weight of the vw braking or driving.
Any comments?
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05-12-2019, 07:43 PM
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Bus Geek
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Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by matthews2001
I am considering towing my old 74 vw thing to Alaska.
From what I read you do not need auxillary brakes anywhere, even Canada, if the vehicle weighs less then 2000 lbs.
I am not interested in another expense at this time for a brake system.
I do see the listed weight for a thing is 2006 lbs.
if i put the vw spare in the bus it will be under 2000. Obviously the bus wont notice the minimal weight of the vw braking or driving.
Any comments?
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Aren't the auxiliary brakes only required on trailers carrying a 1 ton load? Surely auxiliary brakes are not required on a towed Honda Civic? I'm sure they go by book weight and not actual weight. When they weigh you they weight the combination together, they don't know what individual weights are.
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05-12-2019, 08:31 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Virginia
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I have a link that list all states max length, however could not get it to work. Will try tomorrow and if it works will post it.
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05-12-2019, 09:16 PM
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Bus Geek
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
In our case I believe the limit is 23m, or 75'. Trucks towing more than one trailer can be up to 110'
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But I think for states that allow multiple trailers, that is **not** reciprocal, only in those states
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05-12-2019, 09:17 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by matthews2001
I am considering towing my old 74 vw thing to Alaska.
From what I read you do not need auxillary brakes anywhere, even Canada, if the vehicle weighs less then 2000 lbs.
I am not interested in another expense at this time for a brake system.
I do see the listed weight for a thing is 2006 lbs.
if i put the vw spare in the bus it will be under 2000. Obviously the bus wont notice the minimal weight of the vw braking or driving.
Any comments?
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Completely separate topic, worth its own thread.
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05-12-2019, 09:22 PM
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Bus Geek
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ronnie
I have a link that list all states max length, however could not get it to work. Will try tomorrow and if it works will post it.
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look forward to it
found AAA's https://drivinglaws.aaa.com/tag/trailer-dimensions/
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05-12-2019, 10:27 PM
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Bus Crazy
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Location: E Central Tejas
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Engine: T444E w/ Spicer 5-speed MT
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Some states do require independant trailer brakes, regardless of the load.
Sketchiest stretch of road in my relocate, Beetle in tow, was hop-scotching the narrowest part of PA between NY & OH in the dead of night.
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05-12-2019, 11:44 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
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Year: 1999
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Quote:
Originally Posted by john61ct
But I think for states that allow multiple trailers, that is **not** reciprocal, only in those states
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There are 13 states that allow triple trailers, mostly out west. Saw a bunch of them on the way to Bonneville.
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