Going to Sonoma - Will be overlength

Pig Farmer · 07-10-2013, 12:16 AM

Hoping you're correct! When I read this earlier, I felt that RVs were not included, that only a true semi tractor was referenced. Our Haulmark is 43' w/o the hitch & the stacker has a 30' box, putting it at about 34'.

Tony Janes · 07-10-2013, 12:35 PM

You must be a commercial vehicle. IFTA tag and DOT number. Must fill out logs. Stop at scales RV's cannot be over 65 feet. Some people take there chances. Some people get caught.

Mike Gray · 07-10-2013, 12:47 PM

Well I guess the rules were written only for the Pro's big rigs. I don't get why a conversion wouldn't be considered the same.
I have a friend who pulls a 26' boat (30' overall) behind his 45' Monaco and hasn't been stopped yet for being over lenght.
I guess you can take a chance but you know with the money hungry government they will set up some sort of sting just to catch the other racers.

FED 387 · 07-10-2013, 01:01 PM

might be worth a phone call to the California DMV and see what they say!!!!

340Cuda · 07-10-2013, 06:17 PM

My understanding is that at least going to Pomona there are routes and travel times that are safe and others that are not. Hopefully someone who knows will PM you with the information.

Good Luck!
Bill

Pig Farmer · 07-10-2013, 09:13 PM

Well, we're not commercial. No lettering on either entity, titled & plated as RV & trailer in IN. I've tried contacting the track, which has been an exercise in futility (sent email, no reply; tried calling, no answer, so I left voicemail; tried their "chat" function, was disconnected because they didn't respond). Talked with a racer at Joliet that got a ticket in CA, said it was $200. Hesitant to call their BWV, as I don't want to raise a red flag. Was advised to travel at night; however, I've never been to CA & really wanted to check out the scenery while driving... All we want to do is go to their state & stimulate their economy a bit, but not by paying a ticket!

Tom Moock · 07-19-2013, 04:15 PM

Pig farmer, I think the other states go by lenght laws in your home state, are you legal in your home state, for rv plated vechicle? Tom

07-10-2013, 12:16 AM	#1
Pig Farmer Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 9 Likes: 3 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Going to Sonoma - Will be overlength Hoping you're correct! When I read this earlier, I felt that RVs were not included, that only a true semi tractor was referenced. Our Haulmark is 43' w/o the hitch & the stacker has a 30' box, putting it at about 34'.

07-10-2013, 12:35 PM	#2
Tony Janes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 830 Likes: 109 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Going to Sonoma - Will be overlength You must be a commercial vehicle. IFTA tag and DOT number. Must fill out logs. Stop at scales RV's cannot be over 65 feet. Some people take there chances. Some people get caught. __________________ Tony Janes 7941 STK, SS

07-10-2013, 12:47 PM	#3
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 630 Likes: 321 Liked 711 Times in 205 Posts	Re: Going to Sonoma - Will be overlength Well I guess the rules were written only for the Pro's big rigs. I don't get why a conversion wouldn't be considered the same. I have a friend who pulls a 26' boat (30' overall) behind his 45' Monaco and hasn't been stopped yet for being over lenght. I guess you can take a chance but you know with the money hungry government they will set up some sort of sting just to catch the other racers.

07-10-2013, 01:01 PM	#4
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,429 Likes: 564 Liked 336 Times in 183 Posts	Re: Going to Sonoma - Will be overlength might be worth a phone call to the California DMV and see what they say!!!!

07-10-2013, 06:17 PM	#5
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,681 Likes: 3,934 Liked 805 Times in 341 Posts	Re: Going to Sonoma - Will be overlength My understanding is that at least going to Pomona there are routes and travel times that are safe and others that are not. Hopefully someone who knows will PM you with the information. Good Luck! Bill

07-10-2013, 09:13 PM	#6
Pig Farmer Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 9 Likes: 3 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Going to Sonoma - Will be overlength Well, we're not commercial. No lettering on either entity, titled & plated as RV & trailer in IN. I've tried contacting the track, which has been an exercise in futility (sent email, no reply; tried calling, no answer, so I left voicemail; tried their "chat" function, was disconnected because they didn't respond). Talked with a racer at Joliet that got a ticket in CA, said it was $200. Hesitant to call their BWV, as I don't want to raise a red flag. Was advised to travel at night; however, I've never been to CA & really wanted to check out the scenery while driving... All we want to do is go to their state & stimulate their economy a bit, but not by paying a ticket!

07-19-2013, 04:15 PM	#7
Tom Moock Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 801 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Going to Sonoma - Will be overlength Pig farmer, I think the other states go by lenght laws in your home state, are you legal in your home state, for rv plated vechicle? Tom __________________ Tom Moock 5704 STK