Pulling a recreational trailer with my Truck?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Gumper, Aug 26, 2018.

  1. Opendeckin

    Opendeckin Medium Load Member

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    I'm thinking about getting rid of my 06 50 ft cargomate eliminator if you're interested. 21 ft living quarters and 29 ft garage with 11' dovetail for low profile loading if you're interested.
     

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  3. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    you would have to "retire" your truck, and re-register it as a camper (at least in some states, another type of private vehicle in others), then blow by the scales.

    as long as you have your DOT/MC numbers, you are still subjected to DOT cops, scales, etc.

    just get a dually, and THEN put a "not for hire" label on it.
     
  4. Tug Toy

    Tug Toy Road Train Member

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    Just hook the trailer up run on PC and call it a day.

    Odds are no one is going to give you a hard time while your obviously on vacation and you got the family with you.

    I meen what are they going to do? Arest you and put you in jail for 20 years?

    Jezzz some of you guys are scared of your own shadow.

    I try and do the right thing and follow the laws as best I know how but for crying out loud, go on vacation and don’t stress over it.
     
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  5. Gumper

    Gumper Road Train Member

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    Indeed I am
     
  6. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

    HillbillyDeluxeTruck Road Train Member

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    This.

    Dot is smart enough to know the difference between personal and commercial for the most part. You're not making money while doing it and it's for personal recreation. At most you might get stopped and questioned.

    I pulled my 37ft Toyhauler with my truck and DOT blew right by me without a glance.
     
  7. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

    HillbillyDeluxeTruck Road Train Member

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    Gumper, 1 thing you'll have to do is install a brake controller and figure out how to get the tail lights and turn signals on the trailer to work right.
     
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  8. adayrider

    adayrider Road Train Member

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    Exactly what I would do.
     
  9. Gumper

    Gumper Road Train Member

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    That’ll involve a little work. Had to do that at my last job so we could pull an explosives magazine trailer with a semi or pickup. Can just change the trailer plug to a 7 pin round, and wire in a controller.
     
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  10. Opendeckin

    Opendeckin Medium Load Member

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    I'm looking for 25k. Still interested? lol
     
  11. Gumper

    Gumper Road Train Member

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    Where is it at? Can you get me some more pictures?
     
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