9'10" beam

[Ezrider_92356]

am i going to get hasseled towing an Bayliner ciera 2855 its 28 foot long and 9'10, my truck can tow it just fine im just wondering if im going to need permits and if i dont have them how likley is it i will get in trouble

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 9'10" beam

get the permits, may require special license and chase car. you will get pulled over, and they will required a flat bed to pick up the trailer and boat. Big $$$.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: 9'10" beam

At that width, (which is well over the maximum legal width of 8 ft 6 inches) you will not only need permits, but you may be limited as to the time of day you can travel.

 

[Ezrider_92356]

Re: 9'10" beam

its on a trailor why would the trailer need to be loaded onto a flatbed?? i have a freind thats buying it, its at a dealer in MN but he doesnt have a big enough tow vehical yet so he asked me if i could pick it up and bring it back for him.

 

[redfury]

Re: 9'10" beam

its on a trailor why would the trailer need to be loaded onto a flatbed?? i have a freind thats buying it, its at a dealer in MN but he doesnt have a big enough tow vehical yet so he asked me if i could pick it up and bring it back for him.

If they pull you over and tell you to stop pulling the trailer, they will load the whole works on a flatbed instead of hooking up to it and pulling it...liability reasons, and as previously mentioned $$$. Best to pull the proper permits and not take the chance of it being a bigger hassle than you thought it was worth.

 

[Ezrider_92356]

Re: 9'10" beam

how much can he expect the permits to cost him per state mn,nd,mt and where do you have to go to get the permits

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: 9'10" beam

Check a truck stop.
They will have a board with all the numbers you need to call and find out.
You will need flags at all 4 corners plus a sign at each end.
Maybe 1 flag car also.
You just have to check each state to see what their rules are.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: 9'10" beam

There is generally a truck weigh station as you enter any state on the interstate system. If you don't have the proper permits, your trip ends there. Avoid the scale and get caught, your trip ends there and it will likely end for a longer period of time and at greater expense. Do it right or don't attempt it.

 

[Jerico]

Re: 9'10" beam

Check with the Department of Transportation in each state. They usually know the regulation and requirements. Here's the web sites for the states you mentioned:

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/
http://www.dot.nd.gov/
http://www.mdt.mt.gov/

 

[Mkos1980]

Re: 9'10" beam

Best bet is to get permits, but we haul my dads 91 300 Weekender twice a year without permits. Into the water and out. We just made up a wide load banner for the back. Pulled over once because of no plate, but the Ohio Highway Patrol just gave him a warning for that. Other then that nobodys ever bothered us.

 

[External Combustion]

Re: 9'10" beam

Check you insurance policy also. You will find that it probably will not cover the combination. Temporary riders can ususally be arrainged for. For the permits you will sometimes need a commercial license.

Legalities can sometimes be smoothed out by having your friend sell you the boat for $1 and other considerations, and after the move you sell it back to him. In any case it will not be an inexpensive tow. A hotshot service will be a good option. Anything goes wrong, it is on their nickle.

Is your friendship strong enough to handle any adversities that might come up on this "tow as a favor"? This sounds like the introduction to a "Peoples Court" show.

 

[jeeperman]

Re: 9'10" beam

Most state rules (as far as width, height and weights) are over ruled on the interstates. So if your running a lot of interstate on the trip, you might not have as many rules to worry about.

I think the general rule is a cheap permit up to 10feet wide, then a permit and one escort for 10' to 12', then two escorts for over 12'. Modular homes are allowed to be wider than industrial equipment. It is all incremental as to what all you need for the width.

 

[Ezrider_92356]

Re: 9'10" beam

well i checked on two states so far nd is $20 mn is $15 so defently not worth it without the permits. i have been looking into getting into running as a hotshot so i checked with the dot/highway patrol and as long as i stay under 26000 lbs for the combined weight ratting of the truck and trailer then all i need is my class d licence.