juliesjoy@yahoo.com Report post Posted February 8, 2010 Hi. We are just starting out on the rest of our lives full-time and we purchased a 24-foot car hauler to tow behind our 2000 40-foot Beaver motorhome. We are going to use the space for extra things and tools. Now, my concern is the 24-foot hauler as we move around the country. Has anyone had experience with this? Any information we can get would be very helpful so that we might miss some hazzards. I am also a cold weather buff and love to ski, so we will be traveling in snow areas. Help. Julie and Clayton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted February 8, 2010 Hi. We are just starting out on the rest of our lives full-time and we purchased a 24-foot car hauler to tow behind our 2000 40-foot Beaver motorhome. We are going to use the space for extra things and tools. Now, my concern is the 24-foot hauler as we move around the country. Has anyone had experience with this? Any information we can get would be very helpful so that we might miss some hazzards. I am also a cold weather buff and love to ski, so we will be traveling in snow areas. Help. Two issues -- length and weight. What is the total length when trailer is hooked to the coach? You need to verify that the tongue weight (remember, it is applied WAY behind the rear axle) does not overload the rear axle. Also, that the trailer does not exceed that towing capacity of your coach AND does not cause you to exceed the GCWR of your coach. Brett Wolfe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 2driftrs Report post Posted February 9, 2010 Be very careful about your overall length. Most states are 65 foot or less unless you have a CDL (commercial drivers license). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliesjoy@yahoo.com Report post Posted February 9, 2010 Two issues -- length and weight.What is the total length when trailer is hooked to the coach? You need to verify that the tongue weight (remember, it is applied WAY behind the rear axle) does not overload the rear axle. Also, that the trailer does not exceed that towing capacity of your coach AND does not cause you to exceed the GCWR of your coach. Brett Wolfe Thank you for answering- the GCWR is 36000 lb and the tongue wieght is 7000 and the axel weight is 3500 each this is a dual axel trailer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliesjoy@yahoo.com Report post Posted February 9, 2010 Be very careful about your overall length. Most states are 65 foot or less unless you have a CDL (commercial drivers license). Thank you, we didnt know that do you know what states? How would I find out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted February 9, 2010 Be very careful about your overall length. Most states are 65 foot or less unless you have a CDL (commercial drivers license). A Google search of "truck and trailer maximum length by state pulled up this: http://www.towingworld.com/articles/TowingLaws.htm Brett Wolfe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
