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Old 11-03-2016, 05:19 PM   #1
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Old 11-03-2016, 05:40 PM   #2
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Thank you, Trey. That's pretty much what got our wheels spinning on the topic.

Since the link mentions motorhomes/toterhomes as well as the permit being enforced at the scales, does that mean that motorhomes need to weigh in CA? We will be in a pickup, but are just trying to get a feel for how to handle this state. Around here, I know some people that weigh and some that bypass the scales.

Before I got a DOT number and everything, I towed for years and was never chased down after bypassing a scale. Once I got a number, I feel that I should weigh and I do.

This isn't my rig though, so I'm trying to create a game plan.

Thanks for the replies so far!
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Old 11-03-2016, 07:45 PM   #3
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I live in So Cal and have owned and towed a 50' trailer for15 years now and, touch wood, I have never been pulled over. I've used duallies, FL70 Freightliner and now a crew cab flat bed to tow with.
Ca. weigh stations do not require pickups to weigh.
I do have a non commercial Class A license and l travel at 69 MPH, 14 over the limit.
So my advice is don't worry about it, make sure you stay in the 2 right lanes though.
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Old 11-03-2016, 07:55 PM   #4
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Guessing you have California tags? Not only in CA, out of state tagged rigs get stopped for things that in-state rigs get by with. Texas as well.
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Old 11-03-2016, 08:08 PM   #5
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Old 11-03-2016, 10:52 PM   #6
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Guessing you have California tags? Not only in CA, out of state tagged rigs get stopped for things that in-state rigs get by with. Texas as well.
Ed. I've been thru a lot of the US states with this rig over the years, west to east and back again. I suppose you would call me 'just lucky' ? No worries.
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Old 11-04-2016, 01:10 AM   #7
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Default Re: Pomona Bound - CA Towing Tips

I pull a 34 ft. Tag trailer. California cops are really good at catching speeders. Once they stop you, they can check everything, even the amount of fuel on board.

My advice is don't go over the speed limit (it's 55) and all will be fine. Give yourself plenty of time in Cali.
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Old 11-04-2016, 03:30 PM   #8
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I understand they also don't want older diesels that don't use DEF. Last time out there, I decided I wasn't going back.
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I think the DOT on fuel is 1000 lbs or about 2 drums.
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