Michigan RV's + Trailer Length Warning - Page 2

dartman · 07-11-2010, 09:43 PM

state by state site

http://www.towingworld.com/articles/TowingLaws.htm

X-TECH MAN · 07-12-2010, 07:27 AM

Id say it was time for SHORTER (smaller) rigs to avoid this BS and besides the race track pits are not getting any larger to accomodate these monster rigs. No wonder there is not enough room for everyone as of late. Face the reality of the fact that the DOT length law is what it is no matter how important you think you are.

63corvette · 07-12-2010, 08:43 AM

The DOT law is 75 feet on interstates.
It is the State Laws that change that on the other roads.
One standard across the US would make it easier for everyone.
My motorhome and trailer is over length in several States but most seem not to pick on motorhomes. The Totorhomes which look more like a truck is usually the ones who get picked on.
If you look at most 18 wheelers total length when you are at a truck stop nearly all with a sleeper cab are a total length of 70 to 75 ft or more. I have not seen them being hassled for length issues.
One standard across all the States would be a big step forward for those travelling across the country but that happening is a pretty long stretch.
Just My 2 Cents
Rick Cates

cujo3116 · 04-07-2011, 03:02 PM

Just wondering if anyone in Michigan has heard of anything changing about these problems?

Was hoping to race alittle over there with the IHRA and NHRA but dont want to take any chances. Hoping someone has some good news about resolving this issue.

Thanks,

Andrew

07-11-2010, 09:43 PM	#1
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07-12-2010, 07:27 AM	#2
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Michigan RV's + Trailer Length Warning Id say it was time for SHORTER (smaller) rigs to avoid this BS and besides the race track pits are not getting any larger to accomodate these monster rigs. No wonder there is not enough room for everyone as of late. Face the reality of the fact that the DOT length law is what it is no matter how important you think you are.

07-12-2010, 08:43 AM	#3
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 552 Likes: 128 Liked 359 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Michigan RV's + Trailer Length Warning The DOT law is 75 feet on interstates. It is the State Laws that change that on the other roads. One standard across the US would make it easier for everyone. My motorhome and trailer is over length in several States but most seem not to pick on motorhomes. The Totorhomes which look more like a truck is usually the ones who get picked on. If you look at most 18 wheelers total length when you are at a truck stop nearly all with a sleeper cab are a total length of 70 to 75 ft or more. I have not seen them being hassled for length issues. One standard across all the States would be a big step forward for those travelling across the country but that happening is a pretty long stretch. Just My 2 Cents Rick Cates

04-07-2011, 03:02 PM	#4
cujo3116 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 53 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Michigan RV's + Trailer Length Warning Just wondering if anyone in Michigan has heard of anything changing about these problems? Was hoping to race alittle over there with the IHRA and NHRA but dont want to take any chances. Hoping someone has some good news about resolving this issue. Thanks, Andrew