I need to tow a 39 Footer

[jay_merrill]

Re: I need to tow a 39 Footer

Wouldn't you need some sort of commercial license to even pull something that large?

No. The rig wouldn't even be close to the 26,001 threshold for A CDL, not to mention that yjere are usually exemptions for vehicles (RV, tour buses, etc) that are used solely for non-commercial purposes. In some state, there are requirements for a Class D (Chauffer's license) for commercial vehicles at a lesser weight - typically 10,000 pounds - but, obce again, the key is commercial pruposes.

 

[jay_merrill]

Re: I need to tow a 39 Footer

If this is true, why do the truck rental companies put tow balls on 14 foot and larger trucks and rent trailers?

Because their intention is for their own trailers, insured by their own carriers,
to be used. It is true that most rental companies have rules against towing non company owned trailers.

 

[Ezrider_92356]

Re: I need to tow a 39 Footer

No. The rig wouldn't even be close to the 26,001 threshold for A CDL, not to mention that yjere are usually exemptions for vehicles (RV, tour buses, etc) that are used solely for non-commercial purposes. In some state, there are requirements for a Class D (Chauffer's license) for commercial vehicles at a lesser weight - typically 10,000 pounds - but, obce again, the key is commercial pruposes.

look at your license you not allowed to tow a trailer in excess of 10,000 lbs and not to exceed 26,000lbs gross vehicle weight. the only license that allows trailer weights in excess of 10,000 lbs would be a class A, the same license required for a tractor trailer. and im willing to bet that the trailer weight would be somewhere in the neighborhood of 12,000-15,000lbs. would i worried about being 200 lbs over towing my own boat with a 1 ton pickup probably not, although i would suggest a single rear wheel 1 ton if you plan on towing it frequently you will get hassled less by the dot, they seem to be targeting the 1 ton dually's pulling large boats and gooseneaks lately cracking down on illegal hotshot haulers.

 

[dave11]

Re: I need to tow a 39 Footer

Because their intention is for their own trailers, insured by their own carriers,
to be used. It is true that most rental companies have rules against towing non company owned trailers.

I used to be a UHaul dealer. We wouldn't allow them to pull a trailer from another company, but they could pull their own.

 

[flargin]

Re: I need to tow a 39 Footer

Your tahoe likely will pull it. for 10 miles the problem will be your nerves not the truck. I have a Yukon and it's tow capacity is 7700 lbs, that is for speed rated, I would presume you are not planning on going any speed with this tow.

The problems:
1. Hitch. Don't use a bumper hitch, it will be sitting in the street at about 8 miles. use a reall class 4 hitch.

2. getting moving, no problem, you Tahoe will get it moving... stopping, NOW THERE IS YOUR PROBLEM. you now way 3X what your brakes are ready to take. THat is why they have trailer brakes. brakes are usually law at 1500 -3000 lbs.

3. Laws, you will be at best close - 8'6" wide by 65' long is the california laws if I read correctly.

I would say the decision is up to you, I routinely pulled a 7500 lb trailer with 750 lbs toung weight with my Yukon. I have even done it without my trailer breaks and Weight distributing hitch, but that is just re-positioning. If you are going 10 miles and want to stay slow go for it. But I would suggest you get suited up, because likely if you do it this year, you will be doing it next spring.