Michigan RV's + Trailer Length Warning - Page 3

CBS · 05-25-2010, 09:25 AM

I just had a conversation with the Michigan DOT and they referenced

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(t0j...leg.aspx?page=
type this in the MCL section 257.719

Like Charlie said ...there is no reference to motorhome and trailer length....just that the motorhome can be 45 ft and the trailer no longer than 50 ft...He said if we are registered as a motorhome we are CDL exempt...and we if we are not a business we can be overlength and not break the law.....I printed it to have it ready.....doesn't mean we won't get hassled though....

Rock

BlueOval Ralph · 05-25-2010, 11:14 AM

Guy's get use to this, first it was Fl, then NC then Mi it is just starting all state need $$$ and this is one way to get it. I'm not say this is right but it will only get worse before it gets better!! One thing to remember is the FED's trump the states rules on the interstates. Do you self a favor and ket a copy of the Fed Regs (JJ Keller sell a pocket size book)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBS

I just had a conversation with the Michigan DOT and they referenced

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(t0j...leg.aspx?page=
type this in the MCL section 257.719

Like Charlie said ...there is no reference to motorhome and trailer length....just that the motorhome can be 45 ft and the trailer no longer than 50 ft...He said if we are registered as a motorhome we are CDL exempt...and we if we are not a business we can be overlength and not break the law.....I printed it to have it ready.....doesn't mean we won't get hassled though....

Rock

Bill Klomps · 05-25-2010, 08:17 PM

CW, I know it seem's like we are pushing the envelope asking for longer exemption than it 75 ', but if it get's put into law some of us will still be fighting with the law enforcement people. I am with Scott in asking for an 85 foot length max, that will cover the vast majority of the equipment out there. As far as a permiting system goes I can not see why it would be that difficult to set it up if everything was done on line. To me it look's like a real cash cow for the State provided they do not not get to carried away with the fees they would charge. Thank's CW, Rock & previous poster's for your work on the issue. Bill.

cujo3116 · 05-26-2010, 06:03 PM

Just to clarify:

Its ok to tow in michigan IF your motorhome is shorter then 45 feet AND your trailer is not longer then 50 feet?

OR

Is it the combined length is under 65 feet regardless of whether you are a registered motorhome or a commercially plated transport?

There was a chance we were going to head to the IHRA divisional in Martin this weekend then do the Nitro jam event in August and the bracket finals in September but it sounds like that may not happen... right now we are 72 feet long and a registered motorhome.

Thanks,

Andrew

CBS · 05-26-2010, 06:55 PM

I live in michigan.....and we are 80 ft long.....

the way it was explained to me.....is the law does not include "motorhome and trailer" in any of the length laws....as long as you are registered as a motorhome you should be ok.....

Rock Haas

cujo3116 · 05-26-2010, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBS

I live in michigan.....and we are 80 ft long.....

the way it was explained to me.....is the law does not include "motorhome and trailer" in any of the length laws....as long as you are registered as a motorhome you should be ok.....

Rock Haas

Ok thanks Rock for the clarification. We are a licensed motorhome in the province of Ontario (24 foot renegade towing a 34 foot stacker).

So then was Mr. Klomps wrongfully sent back to Canada in all this as he was towing with a motorhome?

Andrew Stirk

CBS · 05-27-2010, 09:32 AM

not sure how Bill is registered.....I didn't get to talk with him because they turned him around....

CBS · 05-27-2010, 09:38 AM

Michigan speed for trucks is 60......stay under 65....

Bill Koski · 05-27-2010, 10:21 AM

That's the way to keep them from looking at you.
Watch your speed, use your turn signals and DON'T tailgate!

Bill Klomps · 05-27-2010, 08:05 PM

Rock, Our unit is registered as an RV and I do have my CDL. I was maybe tipped off last summer by a border crossing agent who asked out of curiosity if I had ever been stopped before because I was overlength. I told only once and it was not in Michigan. His comment to me then was he had buddies in Michigan State Police that would love to pull me over.
Andrew S., If your going to Martin this weekend I would cross the border at Windsor. Bill.

05-25-2010, 09:25 AM	#21
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Michigan RV's + Trailer Length Warning I just had a conversation with the Michigan DOT and they referenced http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(t0j...leg.aspx?page= type this in the MCL section 257.719 Like Charlie said ...there is no reference to motorhome and trailer length....just that the motorhome can be 45 ft and the trailer no longer than 50 ft...He said if we are registered as a motorhome we are CDL exempt...and we if we are not a business we can be overlength and not break the law.....I printed it to have it ready.....doesn't mean we won't get hassled though.... Rock

05-25-2010, 08:17 PM	#23
Bill Klomps Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Michigan RV's + Trailer Length Warning CW, I know it seem's like we are pushing the envelope asking for longer exemption than it 75 ', but if it get's put into law some of us will still be fighting with the law enforcement people. I am with Scott in asking for an 85 foot length max, that will cover the vast majority of the equipment out there. As far as a permiting system goes I can not see why it would be that difficult to set it up if everything was done on line. To me it look's like a real cash cow for the State provided they do not not get to carried away with the fees they would charge. Thank's CW, Rock & previous poster's for your work on the issue. Bill.

05-26-2010, 06:03 PM	#24
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 to clarify: Its ok to tow in michigan IF your motorhome is shorter then 45 feet AND your trailer is not longer then 50 feet? OR Is it the combined length is under 65 feet regardless of whether you are a registered motorhome or a commercially plated transport? There was a chance we were going to head to the IHRA divisional in Martin this weekend then do the Nitro jam event in August and the bracket finals in September but it sounds like that may not happen... right now we are 72 feet long and a registered motorhome. Thanks, Andrew

05-26-2010, 06:55 PM	#25
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Michigan RV's + Trailer Length Warning I live in michigan.....and we are 80 ft long..... the way it was explained to me.....is the law does not include "motorhome and trailer" in any of the length laws....as long as you are registered as a motorhome you should be ok..... Rock Haas

05-27-2010, 09:32 AM	#27
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Michigan RV's + Trailer Length Warning not sure how Bill is registered.....I didn't get to talk with him because they turned him around....

05-27-2010, 09:38 AM	#28
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Michigan RV's + Trailer Length Warning Michigan speed for trucks is 60......stay under 65....

05-27-2010, 10:21 AM	#29
Bill Koski Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 213 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Michigan RV's + Trailer Length Warning That's the way to keep them from looking at you. Watch your speed, use your turn signals and DON'T tailgate!

05-27-2010, 08:05 PM	#30
Bill Klomps Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Michigan RV's + Trailer Length Warning Rock, Our unit is registered as an RV and I do have my CDL. I was maybe tipped off last summer by a border crossing agent who asked out of curiosity if I had ever been stopped before because I was overlength. I told only once and it was not in Michigan. His comment to me then was he had buddies in Michigan State Police that would love to pull me over. Andrew S., If your going to Martin this weekend I would cross the border at Windsor. Bill.