Ca scales?

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  1. Jan 17, 2013 #11
    leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    So 140 it's ok for 53' trailers between i5 and 395 then? Well be going east of k falls if I run 140 to 395.
    Thanks!
     
    leftlanetruckin, Jan 17, 2013
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  3. Jan 17, 2013 #12
    Rontonio

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    Martin, how much deck does the load take up, any chance to open it one hole and not look ridiculous? If you are open, they will give you a permit otherwise probably not. The scale in Shasta/Dunsmuir for me has been worse than any other been level 1 inspected there the last 2 times through, check the map on caltrans dot site as there are some roads in that eastern area of CA that designated "CA" routes and they enforce the 65' overall length limit. I would try opening the trailer or permitting for weight if it is a single pc and say it came up light.

    Ron
     
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  4. Jan 17, 2013 #13
    Rontonio

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    Also, I did get a permit to run my flip down in CA last trip and I was only 10 wide and legal weight. So you could try to permit for like 8' 4"
     
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  5. Jan 17, 2013 #14
    SHC

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    Are your 3 axles in succession.....closed tridem, not a spread???? I believe that makes a difference as well. If its closed you should be ok. Not sure, but if I was you, I'd call CA DOT and just get the answer. Also make sure to get the name and badge/employee # of whoever you talk to.
     
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  7. Jan 17, 2013 #15
    leftlanetruckin

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    Thanks guys.
    Our permit gal says no go unless over weightetc.
    I am also hoping it needs another 3 feet in the well too!
    Axles are 4'6 center to center on the trl.
    Pia for sure!
    Many thanks
    Martin
     
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  8. Jan 17, 2013 #16
    leftlanetruckin

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    Everything legal, so get the bail money ready!
     
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  9. Jan 17, 2013 #17
    Rontonio

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    good luck! Remember if worse comes to worse - shower with your back to wall
     
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  10. Jan 17, 2013 #18
    MJ1657

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    Hah!

    Great advice!
     
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  11. Jan 18, 2013 #19
    leftlanetruckin

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    In Sparks,NV! Ran it in the dark and never got bothered.
    Long day, so night all.

    Martin
     
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  12. Jan 18, 2013 #20
    passingthru69

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    Happy trails too you. Good deal
     
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