GLF Posted June 4, 2006 Posted June 4, 2006 Who knows what the maximum width of a trailer is that you can legally haul down the road? If your trailer is wider than that, what needs to be done so you can haul the trailer?
LongLine Posted June 4, 2006 Posted June 4, 2006 Don't know about boat trailers but commercial haulers need an oversize permit, signs, flags and an escort for anything over 10 ft wide. (just sent some equipment at work, cross-country, originating in NY to Texas, via Chicago) Best bet is probably to check with particular state motor vehicles dept. Tom B.(LongLine)
Dv8oR Posted June 4, 2006 Posted June 4, 2006 102" from wheel to wheelThe width of the load cannot exceed 96"A special permit can be applied for in the instance your load is bigger then that!Unless somethings changed since 2004!
GLF Posted June 4, 2006 Author Posted June 4, 2006 I know a few charter captains charter on Lake Erie and Lake Michigan. They trailer their boats(31') back and forth. There is a fee for everything, so I would think there is a few involved with getting a permit?What about the charter guys who store their boats at their house in a barn in the winter? Are they pulling permits also?
Priority1 Posted June 5, 2006 Posted June 5, 2006 Here is a link for MI rules. It looks like 8ft except on certain designated hiways, then it's 8ft 6in. with out needing special permit.http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Loads_dim_87014_7.pdf
GLF Posted June 5, 2006 Author Posted June 5, 2006 Here is a link for MI rules. It looks like 8ft except on certain designated hiways, then it's 8ft 6in. with out needing special permit.http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Loads_dim_87014_7.pdfThanks Frank! This is exactly what I was looking for.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now