over all length

tohigh · 06-23-2008, 12:46 PM

just wanted to know if any of you have pulled boats or what not be hind 5th wheel trailers over 65ft, and if any trouble with the LAW boys

800RMK · 06-23-2008, 03:48 PM

Here is what I pull, total length: 71' 2"...

Haven't been stopped yet

**knock-on-wood** lol

Sweigh · 06-23-2008, 04:45 PM

that, my friend, takes balls.

GETR'DONE · 06-23-2008, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by 800RMK

Here is what I pull, total length: 71' 2"... Haven't been stopped yet **knock-on-wood** lol

Wow.... Have to pick your fuel stations carefully!

tohigh · 06-23-2008, 06:02 PM

from front of truck to back of boat im looking at 81 feet,would you just get a fine or wouldthey make un hook the boat

Sweigh · 06-23-2008, 07:08 PM

81 feet is pushing it. Not sure what situation you would have to be in for them to check the length, but 6 feet over the limit and 16 feet over the limit are pretty big differences... expect someone to notice.

JoHNI_T · 06-23-2008, 07:45 PM

I love those land trains, but if I had one I would want to be in BC and ya cant take them there!
nice set up man.

as it goes for taking your Boat, yes they definately could but ya never know depends on the officer and situation. they can actualy take the boat, truck, and RV if they wanted too!
although they should probably sopend more time looking at commercial trucks because at any given time my bet would be 1 in 2 would fail a proper inspection and driving habits like covering the load, etc...

800RMK · 06-23-2008, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by Sweigh

81 feet is pushing it. Not sure what situation you would have to be in for them to check the length, but 6 feet over the limit and 16 feet over the limit are pretty big differences... expect someone to notice.

Agreed. That is wayyyy over the legal limit

. I thought I was pushing the limit but that is a little crazy.

Tohigh what kind of trailer and boat do you have? I think if you get stopped (me too), you would end up with a ticket and have to unhook 1 trailer on the side of the road which would really suck

. I always carry locks for both trailer hitches in case I do have to leave 1 trailer behind and come back for it.

Mike270412 · 06-24-2008, 12:03 AM

Borrowed these from rknight111.Thanks Ron

ROBO · 07-23-2008, 10:15 PM

Gentleman,
I pull tandem as well. There is a safety reason behind overall length and weights. While you may still be able to pull @110 you could never stop or swerve in a near miss situation. You're only making the big rig truckers look good (not to be rude). The road cops and DOT will eventually start checking & fining RV users who are over length and weight after there are enough accidents. Hope you're not one of them.

Rider38 · 07-23-2008, 10:26 PM

I have heard this for years but is there any truth that Alberta is going to ban the b train style of towing R.V s next year?

Cumminsnorth · 07-23-2008, 11:09 PM

I also have to wonder what your insurance would do for you when they found out you were over the max length if you ever had a accident.

06-23-2008, 12:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
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GETR'DONE Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,870 Casino Cash: $724400 Thanks: 653 Thanked 271 Times in 216 Posts	Re: over all length Originally Posted by 800RMK Here is what I pull, total length: 71' 2"... Haven't been stopped yet knock-on-wood lol Wow.... Have to pick your fuel stations carefully! __________________ *GETR'DONE* *09 DRAGON 163*

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tohigh Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: springbrook,ab Posts: 383 Casino Cash: $234525 Thanks: 216 Thanked 128 Times in 104 Posts	Re: over all length from front of truck to back of boat im looking at 81 feet,would you just get a fine or wouldthey make un hook the boat __________________ no highjacking,make your own track

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Sweigh Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 150 Casino Cash: $243214 Thanks: 23 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	Re: over all length 81 feet is pushing it. Not sure what situation you would have to be in for them to check the length, but 6 feet over the limit and 16 feet over the limit are pretty big differences... expect someone to notice. __________________ Chad 2001 Honda TRX400EX - Stock 2007 Phazer Mountain Lite - Stock 2008 Can-Am Renegade 800 X - Dalton Clutch, ITP 27" XTR's, 1" spacers in front, Warn XT 1500 (KOVS mount), Overfenders

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JoHNI_T Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: calgary Posts: 1,165 Casino Cash: $613200 Thanks: 359 Thanked 290 Times in 200 Posts	Re: over all length I love those land trains, but if I had one I would want to be in BC and ya cant take them there! nice set up man. as it goes for taking your Boat, yes they definately could but ya never know depends on the officer and situation. they can actualy take the boat, truck, and RV if they wanted too! although they should probably sopend more time looking at commercial trucks because at any given time my bet would be 1 in 2 would fail a proper inspection and driving habits like covering the load, etc... __________________ 2008 M8T with muff pot 2007 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 800XT 2005 HONDA CRF250X TRUCK=COMPANY TRUCKS ARE THE BEST

06-23-2008, 11:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
800RMK Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 130 Casino Cash: $20419 Thanks: 83 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Re: over all length Originally Posted by Sweigh 81 feet is pushing it. Not sure what situation you would have to be in for them to check the length, but 6 feet over the limit and 16 feet over the limit are pretty big differences... expect someone to notice. Agreed. That is wayyyy over the legal limit . I thought I was pushing the limit but that is a little crazy. Tohigh what kind of trailer and boat do you have? I think if you get stopped (me too), you would end up with a ticket and have to unhook 1 trailer on the side of the road which would really suck . I always carry locks for both trailer hitches in case I do have to leave 1 trailer behind and come back for it.

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ROBO Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Alberta Posts: 7 Casino Cash: $33545 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: over all length Gentleman, I pull tandem as well. There is a safety reason behind overall length and weights. While you may still be able to pull @110 you could never stop or swerve in a near miss situation. You're only making the big rig truckers look good (not to be rude). The road cops and DOT will eventually start checking & fining RV users who are over length and weight after there are enough accidents. Hope you're not one of them.

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Rider38 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sherwood Park Posts: 126 Casino Cash: $66200 Thanks: 87 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	Re: over all length I have heard this for years but is there any truth that Alberta is going to ban the b train style of towing R.V s next year?

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Cumminsnorth Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: G.P. Alberta Posts: 259 Casino Cash: $129823 Thanks: 23 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	Re: over all length I also have to wonder what your insurance would do for you when they found out you were over the max length if you ever had a accident. __________________ *GRIFFIN CREEK BOY* 2006 Kawasaki Brute Force 750i 4x4 dynatech cdi, epi clutch kit, muffler mod, 27"swamplites 2006 Yamaha Wolverine 450 stock 2001 Polaris 800 rmk 153"ported track, Struthers ported 03 jugs, slp pipe, slp flowrites, boysen reeds, gutted airbox 2007 31ft Colorado 5th wheel with three slides, rear hitch, 5" lift 2003 Dodge 2500 Quad cab long box 4x4, 4" lift, 5"exhaust, 35" toyo tires, airmax intake, edge ez, lift pump mod, DSG high idle, Pyro, boost, lift pump pressure gauge

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