as a *specialized car hauler what is the max width of my bed

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  1. Blackshack46

    Blackshack46 Road Train Member

    How are the trailers built that you already haul this stuff with?
     
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  3. TowHaul

    TowHaul Medium Load Member

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    they typically do not have a tag axle, just a normal unmodified straight truck. Which basically puts the rear single axle overweight when hauling multiple cars. I sought out a truck with a tag axle to drop if i needed the extra assistance with weight
     
  4. Blackshack46

    Blackshack46 Road Train Member

    Yes I know. It was a clear mistake that I put 3 and not 8. Thank you. Anything else?
     
  5. Blackshack46

    Blackshack46 Road Train Member

    So the hydraulics are for the tag?
     
  6. not4hire

    not4hire Road Train Member

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    Your left shoe lace is undone.


    :p
     
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  7. Blackshack46

    Blackshack46 Road Train Member

    Impossible! I haven't untied that double knot in months. Just run the laces up the hooks.
     
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  8. TowHaul

    TowHaul Medium Load Member

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    the hydraulic lift cylinder is for the top bed. It lifts a bed [​IMG]
     
  9. RV transporter

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    Sorry , trying to learn here . So from the front bumper of the truck to the tip of the bed has to be 40' or less ? Then from the front bumper on the truck to the back of the trailer has to be 65' or less ?
     
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  10. KANSAS TRANSIT

    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    THE legal limit on the trailer for "most" issues IS 102" I had a trailer once that measured 102.5 with the side rails and yes I got crap about it being over, the 108" would come into play when you are talking about the awning, steps, door grab handles and things of that nature that stick out over 102" on an RV.

    To be totally honest, most of this will come down to the state and ind. officers interpretation, I have had it go both ways, in the early 90's we had an on going battle with Wyoming on RV's loaded on the deck heading for Alaska, to the point where some manufactures where loading the awnings inside of the RV so they wouldn't be over width.

    Here is the issue for me, I know what the OP is wanting to do, but it creates a double edged sword, because if the DOT is going to exclude the above mentioned devices, then they sure as hell shouldn't be busting my butt on folding mirrors in on buses i'm transporting,,,,but they do!!!

    Just remember, there IS a big difference between what you can get away with in terms of width/length on an RV that is being TOWED vs, one that is being HAULED,,,
     
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  11. Banker

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    I do know that my safety devices do not count against me for total width such as the catwalks around the sides of the rig. I am not sure if your cylinders will count or not.
     
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