Hauling a boat behind a fifthwheel

[DRH1175]

What is the max length you can do this? What if you have a Class A CDL does this change anything?

[IFallsRon]

There's been several threads here about this subject. I'll see what I can find. My memory says 70 feet.

I'd guess that CDL likely means you could tow your package with the Kenworth without hassle.

[trackerbrent]

Here you go. In my opinion this is the only way to go when camping. You have the use of your vehicle, can put the boat in when and where you want and have a nice comfortable camper. I just started double towing last year and was hesitant. It is actually easy. It is no different than towing just the fifth wheel, but you have to remember the boat is back there.

Minnesota Department of Transportation

Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations

Oversize/Overweight Permit Section

395 John Ireland Boulevard, M.S. 420 Phone: 651/296-6000

St. Paul, MN 55155-1899 Fax: 651/215-9677

Three – Vehicle Combination – Recreational Vehicle

(Pickup Truck / Fifth-wheel Camper / Trailer

Recreational Vehicle (RV): Minnesota allows an RV three-vehicle combination only if all of the following conditions are met:

• Only a “fifth-wheel” coupling is allowed between the pickup truck and the middle vehicle.

• The second trailer may only haul watercraft, a motorcycle, a motorized bicycle, off-highway motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, motorized golf cart or equestrian equipment or supplies.

• The total combination of vehicles does not exceed 70 feet.

• The towing rating of the pickup truck is equal to or greater than the total weight of all vehicles being towed.

• The trailer hitch assemblies, as well as the pickup truck hitch assembly, must conform to MN Statute § 169.82.

• The driver is at least 18 years of age.

• No travel within the Twin Cities Metro area during weekday rush hour times;

6:00 am – 9: am and 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

No permit is available for a combination that does not meet the above criteria.

For more information please visit our HSOforum at: www.dot.state.mn.us/cvo/oversize/oversize.html.

[Ryan_V]

70 feet

[DRH1175]

Ahh if it was 70 feet than no problem thanks!

[Powerstroke]

Just remember that this is a MN state law. Different state shave different laws about this. Some don't allow it at all and other have different length rules. If you plan on tripping out of state make sure you check the regs of the states you're passing through.

Having a class A will make it much easier for you, because a CDL is required in some states.

[river-rat4]

If I recall, Still being within the 70' maximum length, including the tow vehicle. Make sure to check.

River-rat4

[upnorth]

Quote:

Just remember that this is a MN state law. Different state shave different laws about this. Some don't allow it at all and other have different length rules. If you plan on tripping out of state make sure you check the regs of the states you're passing through.

I read somewhere that it still based on the state where you licensed the rig.

[Ryan_V]

it wouldn't matter where it's registered. if it's illegal, it's illegal. some things are legal in other states, but not in MN, doesn't make it ok here. some states let you put a hitch on a popup or travel trailer and put a boat behind that, but if you come through MN, a trooper is going to make you unhitch it and leave something behind!!!

[sparkyaber]

I think what upnorth is saying is reciprocity. Some states allow you to drive triples into their state, even though it is not legal for people in that state to do so.

Do a search online and you will find some charts that describe the laws of each individual state.

[upnorth]

exactly what sparkyaber said. There are articles, rules and charts available online.

[Powerstroke]

Very very true that there can be reciprocity, but according to the charts and rules I've read, its very unlikely.

That would be like saying, the speed limit in MN is 70 so I can go 70 in other states. There are different laws all over the country and you have to knows the local laws of where you plan to travel.

MN is very liberal on towing doubles, but some states, have stricter rules and some states don't allow it at all. Some states have bumper height laws, some states have cell/gps/radar laws etc. If you use those items in a states where they are illegal, you might catch a break, but being from a state that allows it does not grant you a pass.

[upnorth]

You can go to the towing world HSOforum, they have a table that says what states allow triple towing and the specs, and whether there is Reciprocity in that state. I tried a copy and paste but that didn't come out usable and it is a commercial site so no link. But it is easy enough to find.

[upnorth]

Played around a little and got it somewhat readable. The columns don't line up perfect tho.

Html:

state  	Height  	Width  	Combined Length  	Trailer Length  	Trailer Width  	Trailer Height  	MH Length  	Two Vehicle Length  	Triple Tow  	Safety Chains  	Breakaway  	Fire Extinguisher  	Flares Signs  	Brake Laws Trailers  	Brake Laws Towed Cars  	Wipers  	Overnight Parking  	Max Tow Speed  	Ride In 5th Wheel  	Ride Pickup Camper  	Ride Travel Trailer  	Speed Limit  	GVW  	Axle  	License Required  	Reciprocity
Alabama 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2'  	65' 	57' (41) 	8'0" 	13'6" 	45' 	65' 	no 	yes 	yes (2) 	yes (36) 	Not Stated 	3000	Brakes not required. 	yes 	P 	70	  	yes 	  	Posted 	Varies 	20,000 lbs 	Class D 	Yes
Alaska   	14' 	8 1/2' 	75' 	40' 	8'6" 	14'0" 	40' 	75' 	yes 	yes 	yes (2) 	Not Stated 	yes 	5000	Brake hook-up required if towed object over 3,000 pounds. 	Not Stated 	yes  	55	  	yes 	  	Posted 	N/A 	N/A 	Class D 	Yes
Arizona 	13 1/2' 	8' 	65' 	40' 	8'0" 	13'6" 	45' 	65' 	yes (43) 	Not Stated 	yes (2) 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	3000 (17) 	Brakes not required. 	Not Stated 	yes (3) 	75	yes 	yes 	yes 	Posted 	Manufactured Stated Gross Weight 	20,000 lbs 	Class D 	Yes
Arkansas 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	65' 	43 1/2' 	8'6" 	13'6" 	40' 	2 Unit Limit (No max given) 	yes 	yes 	yes (2) 	Not Stated 	yes 	3000	No laws regarding. 	yes 	yes 	70	  	yes 	  	Posted 	Federal Bridge Formula 	20,000 lbs 	Class D 	Yes
California 	14' 	8 1/2' 	65' 	NS  	8'6" 	14'0" 	45' (27) 	65' 	yes (41) 	yes 	yes 	yes 	yes 	1500 (17) 	Brakes must be sufficient to stop within a specified distance according to weight, at 20 mph. 	Not Stated 	P 	55	yes (10,20) 	yes (35) 	  	Posted 	Manufactured Stated Gross Weight 	20,000 lbs <40ft. - Class C >= - non-com. 	< 40ft. - Class C >= 40ft. Non-comm. Class B w/ med. Questionnaire 	Yes
Colorado 	13' 	8 1/2' 	70' 	NS (42) 	8'6" 	13'0" 	45' 	70' 	yes (42) 	yes 	yes 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	3000 (17) 	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	75	yes 	yes 	  	Posted 	54,000 lbs 	20,000 lbs 	Class R 	No
Connecticut 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	60' (1) max length = 48' 	53' (19) 	8'6" 	13'6" 	45' 	60' (1, 13) 	no 	yes 	yes 	yes 	yes 	3000 (17) 	No laws regarding. 	yes 	P 	65	  	yes 	  	Posted 	Manufactured Stated Gross Weight 	18,000 lbs 	Class 2 	Yes
Delaware 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	60' 	NS (19) 	8'6" 	13'6" 	45' 	65' 	no 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	yes 	4000	If towed vehicle over 4,000 pounds, brakes must connected to those of towing vehicle. 	yes 	P 	55	  	yes 	  	Posted 	Federal Bridge Formula 	20,000 lbs 	Class D 	No
DC              	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	60' 	NS 	8'0" 	13'0" 	40' 	55' 	no 	yes 	yes  	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	3000 (17) 	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	55	  	yes 	  	Posted 	80,000 lbs 	20,000 lbs 	Class C 	Yes
Flordia   	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	65' 	40' 	8'6" 	13'6" 	45' 	65' 	no 	yes 	yes 	yes 	yes 	3000 (17) 	If towed vehicle weight exceeds 3,000 pounds, brake hook-ups required as well as breakaway system. 	yes  	P 	70	  	yes 	  	Posted 	Manuractured Stated Gross Weight 	20,000 lbs 	Class D 	Yes
Georgia   	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	60' 	NS (19) 	8'0" 	13'6" 	No Limit Given 	None 	no 	yes 	Not Stated 	yes 	yes 	1500	No laws regarding. 	yes (39) 	Not Stated 	55	  	yes (18) 	  	Posted 	Federal Bridge Formula 	20,340 lbs 	Class C 	No
Hawaii   	14' 	9' 	65' 	40' 	9'0" 	13'6" 	45' 	65' 	no 	yes 	yes (2) 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	3000 (17) 	Brake hook-ups required. 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	55	  	yes (33) 	  	Posted 	80,000 lbs 	22,500 lbs 	Type 4 (Non-CDL) 	Yes
Idaho     	14' 	8 1/2' 	75' 	48' 	8'6" 	14'0" 	45' 	75' 	yes (41) 	Not Stated 	yes 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	1500	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	P 	65	  	yes 	  	Posted 	80,000 lbs 	20,000 lbs 	Class D 	Yes
Illinois 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	60' 	53' (19) 	8'0" 	13'6" 	45' 	60' 	yes (19,43) 	yes (1) 	yes (5) 	Not Stated 	yes 	3000 (17) 	Brake hook-up required if towed vehicle is over 3,000 pounds. 	yes 	Not Stated 	55	  	yes 	  	65 mph under 8,000 lbs; 55 mph over 8,000 lbs 	Federal Bridge Formula 	20,000 lbs on interstates & hwys;18,000 lbs others 	Class D 	Yes
Indiana 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	60' 	40' 	8'0" 	13'6" 	45' 	60' 	yes (41) 	yes 	yes 	Not Stated 	yes 	3000 (17) 	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	yes 	65	yes 	yes 	yes 	Posted 	800 lbs per inch of tire 	20,000 lbs 	Class C 	Yes
Iowa    	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	60' 	NS (19) 	8'6" 	13'6" 	45' 	65' 	yes 	yes 	yes 	Not Stated 	yes 	3000	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	65	yes 	yes 	yes  	Posted 	80,000 lbs 	20,000 lbs 	Class C 	Yes
Kansas    	14' 	8 1/2' 	65' 	NS (41) 	9'0" 	14'0" 	45' 	65' 	yes (41) 	yes (37) 	yes 	yes (36) 	yes 	yes (24) 	No laws regarding.. 	Not Stated 	yes 	70	yes (33) 	yes (33) 	yes (33) 	Posted 	Federal Bridge Formula 	20,000 lbs 	26,000 lbs Class C >= 26,000 lbs Class B 	Yes
Kentucky 	13 1/2' 	8' 	65' 	NS (41) 	8'0" 	13'6" 	40' 	65' 	yes (42) 	yes 	yes 	yes 	yes 	3000 (6) 	No laws regarding. 	yes 	Not Stated 	65	  	yes 	  	Posted 	Manufactured Stated Gross Weight 	20,000 lbs 	Class D 	Yes
Lousiana 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	65' 	30' 	8'0" 	13'6" 	45' 	70' 	yes (42) 	yes (7) 	yes (2) 	Not Stated 	yes 	3000	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	P 	70	  	yes 	  	Posted 	Manufactured Stated Gross Weight 	20,000 lbs 	Class E 	Yes
Maine     	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	65' 	48' 	8'6" 	13'6" 	45' 	65' 	no 	yes 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	3000	No laws regarding. 	yes 	P 	55	  	  	  	Posted 	80,000 lbs 	22,400 lbs 	Class C 	Yes
Maryland 	13 1/2' 	8' 	55' 	NS 	8'0" 	13'6" 	40' 	60' total; 55' on desig. Routes 	yes 	yes 	yes (6) 	yes 	yes 	3000 (17) 	No laws regarding. 	yes 	P 	65	yes 	yes 	yes 	Posted 	Federal Bridge Formula 	22,400 lbs 	Non-com. B>= 26,001 lbs; Non-com. C <=26,000 lbs 	Yes
Massachusetts 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	60' 	33' 	8'6" 	13'6" 	40' 	60' 	no 	yes 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	10,000	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	P 	65	  	yes 	  	Posted 	80,000 lbs 	22,400 lbs 	Class D 	Yes
Michigan 	13 1/2' 	8' 	59' 	53 (45) 	8'0" 	13'6" 	45' 	65' 	yes (43) 	yes 	yes 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	3000	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	P 	55	yes 	yes 	yes 	Posted 	700 lbs per inch of tire 	18,000 lbs 	Class B 	Yes
Minnesota 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	75' 	45' 	8'6" 	13'6" 	45' 	75' (19) 	yes (43) 	yes 	yes (7) 	Not Stated 	yes 	3000 (17) 	Brake hook-up required except where brakes on towing vehicle are adequate to stop both vehicles within distance required by law. 	yes 	P 	70	yes 	yes 	yes 	Posted 	Federal Bridge Formula 	20,000 lbs 	Class D 	Yes
Mississippi 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	none 	NS 	8'6" 	13'6" 	40' 	99' 	yes 	yes 	yes 	Not Stated 	yes 	2000 (17) 	Brake hook-up required. 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	55	  	  	  	Posted 	20,000 lbs per axle 	20,000 lbs 	Class R 	Yes
Missouri 	14' 	8 1/2' 	65' 	NS (41) 	8'6" 	13'6" 	45' 	65' 	yes (41) 	yes (37) 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	NS 	Both vehicles require brakes. 	Not Stated 	yes 	70	yes 	yes 	yes 	Posted 	Federal Bridge Formula 	20,000 lbs 	Non-Commercial Class F 	Yes
Montana 	14' 	8 1/2' 	75' 	NS (40) 	8'6" 	13'6" 	55' 	75' 	yes (42) 	yes 	yes 	Not Stated 	yes 	3000	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	P 	65	yes 	yes 	  	75mph interstate; 70 daylight; 65 night/non inters 	Federal Bridge Formula 	20,000 lbs 	Class D 	Yes
Nebraska 	14 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	65' 	40' 	8'6" 	14'6" 	45' 	65' 	yes (41) 	yes 	yes (2) 	Not Stated 	yes 	3000	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	75	yes 	yes 	yes 	Posted 	Manufactured Stated Gross Weight 	20,000 lbs 	Class O 	Yes
Nevada   	14' 	8 1/2' 	70' 	NS 	8'6" 	143'0" 	40' 	70' 	yes (42) 	yes 	yes (2) 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	1500	Braking system required when gross weight of towed object exceeds 3,000 pounds, 1,500 pounds if 1975 or newer model. 	Not Stated 	yes (21) 	75	  	yes 	  	Posted Truck Limit 	80,000 lbs without class B or A license 	20,000 lbs 	Class A or B non-comm. W/ "R" endorsement for RV, a "J" endorsement for towing vehicles >= 10,000 lbs 	Yes
New Hampshire 	13 1/2' 	8' 	none 	48' 	8'0" 	13'6" 	45' 	45' 	no 	yes 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	3000	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	55	  	  	  	65mph 	80,000 lbs 	18,000 lbs 	Class D 	Yes
New Jersey 	13 1/2' 	8' 	62' 	40' 	8'0" 	13'6" 	40' 	53' 	no 	yes 	yes 	Not Stated 	yes 	3000	Brake hookup required. 	yes 	P 	65	yes 	yes 	  	Posted 	80,000 lbs 	22,400 lbs 	Class D 	Yes
New Mexico 	14' (1) 	8 1/2' 	65' 	NS (41) 	8'0" 	14'0" 	40' 	65' 	yes 	yes 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	yes 	3000 (17) 	Brake hookup required. 	Not Stated 	P 	75	  	  	  	Posted 	Manufactured Stated Gross Weight 	21,600 lbs 	Class D 	Yes
New York    	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' some exceptions 	65' 	NS (41) 	8'6" 	13'6" 	45' 	65' 	no 	yes 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	1000 (9) 	No laws regarding. 	yes 	P 	65	  	yes 	  	Posted 	800 lbs per inch of tire 	22,400 lbs 	Non-CDL C may tow vehicles w/ a GVWR of 10,000 lbs 	Yes
North Carolina 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' (25) 	60' 	NS (19) 	8'6" 	13'6" 	45' 	60' 	no 	yes 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	1000	No laws regarding. 	yes 	Not Stated 	55	yes 	yes 	yes 	Posted 	Federal Bridge Formula 	20,000 lbs 	Class A traveling w/>= 10,001 lbs Class B traveling w/>=26,001 lbs non towing 	Yes
North Dakota 	14' 	8 1/2' 	75' 	53' 	8'6" 	14'0" 	50' 	75' 	yes (40) 	yes 	yes 	Not Stated 	yes 	3000	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	yes 	70	yes 	yes 	  	Posted 	Manufactured Stated Gross Weight 	20,000 lbs 	Class D non-CDL 	Yes
Ohio          	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	65' 	NS (41) 	8'6" 	13'6" 	40' 	65' 	yes (41) 	yes 	yes 	yes 	yes 	2000 (17) 	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	55	  	yes 	  	55 mph 	80,000 lbs 	20,000 lbs 	Class D 	Yes
Oklahoma 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	70' 	NS (41) 	8'6" 	13'6" 	45' 	65' 	yes (41) 	yes 	yes 	Not Stated 	yes 	3000	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	yes 	65	  	yes 	  	Posted 	80,000 lbs 	20,000 lbs 	Class D 	Yes
Oregon 	14' 	8' some exceptions 	50' max length =60', special permit 	NS (41) 	8'6" 	14'0" 	45' 	65' (19) 	no 	yes 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	yes (1,23) 	55	yes (35) 	yes 	  	Posted 	80,000 lbs 	20,000 lbs 	Class C 	Yes
Pennsylvania 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	60' 	NS (19) 	8'6" 	13'6" 	45' 	65' 	no 	yes 	yes 	yes 	yes 	yes (4,6) 	No laws regarding. 	yes 	Not Stated 	55	yes (10) 	  	  	Posted 	73,280 lbs 	20,000 lbs 	Non-commercial Class A or B 	Yes
Rhode Island 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	60' 	NS 	8'6" 	13'6" 	45' 	60' 	no 	Not Stated 	yes 	Not Stated 	yes 	4000	No laws regarding. 	yes 	yes 	65	  	yes 	  	Posted 	80,000 lbs 	22,400 lbs 	Class B > 26,000 lbs; Reg. Operators < 26,000 lbs; air brake endorsement required if > 26,000 lbs w/ air brakes 	Yes
South Carolina 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	none 	35' 	8'6" 	13'6" 	40' L 	N/A 	no 	yes 	yes 	yes 	yes 	3000 (17) 	Brakes required if combined vehicle weight exceeds 3,000 pounds. 	yes 	P 	55	  	yes 	  	Posted 	2 axles 38,500 lbs 	20,000 lbs 	Class E >= 26,000 lbs Class F if towing 	Yes
South Dakota 	14' 	8 1/2' 	75' 	53	8'6" 	14'0" 	45' 	80' 	yes (40) 	yes 	yes 	yes 	yes 	3000	Brakes, turn signals, and near lights required. 	Not Stated 	P 	75	yes (10) 	yes 	  	Posted 	Federal Bridge Formula 	20,000 lbs 	Non-commercial Class 1 	Yes
Tennessee 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	65' 	40' (41) 	8'0" 	13'6" 	40' 	65' 	yes (41) 	yes 	yes (2) 	yes 	yes 	1500	Brake hookup required. 	yes 	yes 	70	  	  	  	Posted 	80,000 lbs 	20,000 lbs 	Class D<= 26,000 lbs 	Yes
Texas      	14' 	8 1/2' 	65' 	NS (41) 	8'6" 	14'0" 	45' 	65' 	yes (41) 	yes 	yes (2) 	Not Stated 	yes 	4500	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	P (11) 	70	  	yes 	  	Posted 	80,000 lbs 	20,000 lbs 	Class B non-CDL >=26,000 lbs 	Yes
Utah       	14' 	8 1/2' 	65' 	NS (41) 	8'6" 	14'0" 	65' 	65' 	yes (41) 	yes 	yes (2) 	yes 	yes 	2000	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	P (23) 	75	  	yes 	  	Posted 	Manufactured Stated Gross Weight 	20,000 lbs 	Class D 	Yes
Vermont 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	65' 	NS 	8'6" 	13'6" 	46' 	68' 	no 	yes 	yes (2) 	yes 	yes 	3000	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	65	  	yes 	  	Posted 	Federal Bridge Formula 	20,000 lbs 	Class B 	Yes
Virginia 	13 1/2' 	8' 	60' 	NS (41) 	8'6" 	13'6" 	45' 	65' 	no 	yes 	yes (34) 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	3000	No laws regarding. 	yes 	P 	55	  	yes 	  	Posted 	Federal Bridge Formula 	20,000 lbs 	Class B 	Yes
Washington 	14' 	8 1/2' 	75' 	NS (40) 	8'6" 	14'0" 	46' 	75' 	no 	yes 	yes (2) 	yes 	yes 	3000	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	yes (14) 	65	  	yes 	  	60 mph over 10,000 lbs; under 10,000 lbs posted 	600 lbs per inch of tire 	20,000 lbs 	Regular Operator License 	Yes
West Virginia 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	55' max length =60' 	48' 	8'0" 	13'6" 	40' 	55' (19) 	no 	yes 	yes 	Not Stated 	yes 	3000 (6,17) 	No laws regarding. 	yes 	Not Stated 	65	yes 	yes 	  	Posted 	Federal Bridge Formula 	20,000 lbs 	Class E 	Yes
Wisconsin 	13 1/2' 	8 1/2' 	65' 	45' 	8'6" 	13'6" 	40' L 	65' 	yes (43) 	yes 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	3000 (17) 	Brake hook-up required on vehicle over 3,000 pounds. 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	65	yes (27) 	yes 	  	Posted 	80,000 lbs 	20,000 lbs 	Class D 	Yes
Wyoming 	14' 	8 1/2' 	85' 	60' 	8'6" 	14'0" 	60' 	85' 	yes 	yes 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	No laws regarding. 	yes (24) 	yes 	75	  	  	  	75mph interstate; 65 on 2 lane hwys;55 unless post 	Federal Bridge Formula 	20,000 lbs 	Class B if GVWR>26,000 lbs; Class C if GVWR < 26,000 lbs. 	Yes
Alberta    	3.85m 	2.6m 	  	12.5m 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	12.5m 	20m 	yes (50) 	yes (29) 	yes (38) 	yes (22) 	Not Stated 	2000lbs (12) 	Not stated, see Trailer Laws 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	  	yes 	  	Posted 	Manuf. Spec. 	6,000 kg 	Class 5; 75+: need medical certificate 	Yes
British Columbia 	4.15m 	2.6m 	  	12.5m 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	12.5m 	20m 	Not Stated 	yes   	yes (38) 	Not Stated 	yes 	1400kg (12) 	Brake hook-up not required but invariably necessary. 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	  	  	  	80kph 	Manuf. Spec. 	Posted on tire 	Class 5 	Yes
Manitoba 	4.15m 	2.6m 	  	12.5m 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	12.5m 	21.5m 	yes (49) 	yes   	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	yes (5) 	910 kg (17) 	Towed vehicle must have functional brakes when not connected by tow bar. 	Not Stated 	yes  	Not Stated 	  	yes 	  	Posted 	Manuf. Spec. 	Manuf. Spec. 	Class 5; 60+;Need med. cert.every 2 yrs; air brake endorse. If air brakes. 	Yes
New Brunswick 	4.15m 	2.6m 	  	12.5m 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	12.5m 	23m 	Not Stated 	yes   	yes (2) 	Not Stated 	yes 	yes (4) 	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	P 	Not Stated 	  	yes 	  	Posted 	Per Motor Act Reg 94-62 	5,500kg steering axle; 9,100 kg simple axle; 18,000 kg tandem axle 	Class 5 Air brake endorsement; if air brakes 	Yes
Newfoundland/Labrador 	4.2m 	2.6m 	  	12.5m 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	12.5m 	23m 	Not Stated 	yes   	yes (15) 	yes (15) 	yes (8) 	yes (45) 	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	yes  	Not Stated 	yes 	yes 	yes 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A 	Class 5 	Yes
NW Territories 	4.15m 	2.6m 	  	NS (48) 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	12.5m 	25m 	Not Stated 	yes   	yes 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	1360kg 	No laws regarding. 	yes (22) 	yes  	Not Stated 	  	yes 	  	Posted 	N/A 	N/A 	Class 5 	Yes
Nova Scotia 	4.15m 	2.6m 	  	12.5m 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	12.5m 	23m 	yes (44) 	yes   	yes 	yes 	yes 	1800kg 	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	  	yes 	  	Posted 	None specific for motorhomes 	8,000 kg simple axle; 26,000 kg tandem axle 	Class 5 	Yes
Ontario 	4.15m 	2.6m 	  	12.5m 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	12.5m 	23m 	Not Stated 	yes   	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	1360kg (17) 	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	  	yes 	  	Posted 	11,000 kg 	9,000 kg single axle/tire; 10,000kg dual tire/axle 	Class G, D, or A 	Yes
Prince Edward Island 	4.5m 	2.6m 	  	12.5m 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	16.2 m 	25m 	Not Stated 	yes   	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	1500kg 	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	P 	Not Stated 	yes 	yes 	yes 	Posted 	9,100 kg single axle; 18,000 kg tandem axle 	Can't exceed tire or axle rating 	Class 5 	N/A
Ouebec 	4.15m 	2.6m 	  	12.5m 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	12.5m 	23m 	Not Stated 	yes (29) 	yes (29) 	Not Stated 	yes (30) 	1300kg (12) 	Not recommended but is legal 	Not Stated 	P 	Not Stated 	  	yes (32) 	  	Posted 	Manuf. Spec. 	Manuf. Spec. 	Class 5 	Yes
Saskatchewan 	4.15m 	2.6m 	  	12.5m 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	12.5m 	23m 	yes 	yes 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	1360kg (17,18) 	No laws regarding. 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	yes 	yes 	yes (43) 	Posted 	10kg/mm single axle 	9,1000 kg 	Class 5 	Yes
Yukon     	4.2m 	2.6m 	  	16.15m 	Not Stated 	Not Stated 	26m 	26m 	Not Stated 	yes 	yes 	Not Stated 	yes 	910kgs 	Brakes required if GVW exceeds 9,100 kgs. 	yes (39) 	P 	Not Stated 	ys (31) 	yes 	  	Posted 	Manuf. Spec. 	Manuf. Spec 	Class 5 	N/A

[Powerstroke]

Thanks for the post upnorth.

[upnorth]

Good info to have on hand.

[Valv]

If you haul in WI you can get an oversize permit which cost $ 10, that will clear any problem in that state, since max length is 65ft.

I do it every time I go to Algoma, WI with my rig.

[Mainehazmt]

cant do it in maine ;(

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

Man, every time I read about this, I get jealous. I'm just not willing to invest in the big truck needed to pull the rig. Sure would be a nice setup though. Nice camper PLUS the boat. Sweet..

[upnorth]

Standard 3/4 ton is all you really need. You can't go with a real big camper(mostly length restrictions, but a pretty nice one tho.

[Valv]

I have a different truck now but basically it's same rig:

Some issues to mention:

- Be sure you have safety chains and brakes on your 2nd trailer (by law)

- Be sure the tongue weight of the boat will not take much weight off the 5th wheel pin, you don't want the camper to act like a teeter-totter.

- You will not be able to backup, except for few feet (maybe), be sure you can turn around well at gas stations, etc, if you have a diesel truck use the big semi truck filling stations.

- DO NOT try to launch boat while camper is still attached. Unhook it and hook boat behind truck (I've got to mention this of course).

There are probably more issues many will pitch in for sure.

[upnorth]

Valv, this will be my first year towing a boat behind a 5th wheel. What do you normally do drop the boat at the launch and go park the camper or ????

[Valv]

I do the opposite, I drop boat at camp and set up camper, then launch boat when I am all done, otherwise I will have to hookup camper again and set it up.

Knowing me, when boat is in the water..my "motivation" to set up the camper goes down the drain, I just want to fish.

[upnorth]

I can see that Thanks! Always helps to get an idea of how others do it.

[heat checker]

I put a flag on boat railer frame that I can just catch in the corner of mirror while driving down the road. Saves worry on wether the boat is still back there. Also get in the habit of checking boat trailer tires on every corner as thats the only time you can see them from the cab.