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    When 102 wide units came out states took their time accepting them but they seem to be ok everywhere. I am surprised that some of the lengths allowed are not all that generous but surprisingly, the old fashioned state of PA allows 75 feet. They had to be dragged kicking and screaming into the world of twin trailers ( double bottoms to old truckers ). The Feds used the highway trust fund withholding threat to snag them. Most of the regulars here know that I have spent many years of my life on the road, and seeing a motorhome stopped by the authorities was a rare sight. They have too many other violators to deal with. Roll the dice and be nice if they come up snake eyes.

    Roll the dice it is, I would be over by 4-5 ft I know that my friends hauling a stacker have not had any trouble out of the state troopers due to length. They typically leave motor home owners alone from what I understand. Like classic car owners, Harley riders etc....I can attest to these since I own both and have never had an issue. A local sheriff even stated so when I was speaking with him.

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    There is another factor that needs to be considered, that is the maximum length, "http://www.onlinetowingguide.com/pdfs/StateTowingLaws.pdf". I do see some people exceeding the maximum length, but I consider it

    a very risky thing to do. You might be lucky and avoid ever questioned by a trooper, but there is always the possibility that something might go wrong, a wreck could be devastating in the event insurance fails to pay

    because of not staying within the guidelines of the law. I do see many tractors that have been converted as mentioned in an earlier post that is designed to do the job that you are wanting to do. I love my class A, and want others

    to enjoy also, but be careful in your planning.

    Kay

    Thanks K, but is this possibly dated? The speed limit listed for Virginia (where I live) is listed as 55mph, and that dates back approx 10 years ago since it was changed. The length allowed is also higher than listed on the sheet which is currently 65'

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    Most higher end models of all brands will have a 15k tow rating...Amer Coach, Monaco, Newmar, Winnebago, etc. Normally, to go higher than that, you'll need Prevost, Newell, etc.

    Most of my friends racing are using Newmar, Beaver, Prevost or Monaco to pull there stacker trailers. These units have 15k hitch ratings and the only modification they have done are to gusset the hitch more than it already is in stock form. This seems to be a safe, good and reasonable idea.

    Thank you everyone for your advice.

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    HI all

    New member here and looking for some advice.

    Soon I will be purchasing a used motorhome and I need some advice on one that will pull a my race car trailer which is a 2 car stacker type of trailer that is 26 ft long. Some guys I know use a TAG axle, others do not. Most everyone uses at minimum of 400hp and typically a Cummins over the other available brands per my friends who haul this type of set up.

    I guess my question is since I am looking at particular brands, including Newmar, Beaver, Tiffin and a few others does any one brand stand out better than others for pulling or is it just personal preference and features of the chosen motor home?

    Also, what features do you recommend or not recommend??

    Thanks

    Greg

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