I only wish the regulations were consistently enforced and perhaps a
bit more rational. The idea that someone can go to an RV store and buy
a rig that weighs more than 20,000 pounds and drive off without
special training is disconcerting. For that matter the idea that I
don't need any special training or licensing to hook a 34 foot
airstream up to my F350 and drive all over the country seems absurd.
I'm pretty sure everyone that tows their car to the track has had one
of those moments when you realize that you're driving a very
compromised vehicle.
On Apr 22, 2009, at 7:47 AM, fpspitfire@comcast.net wrote:
> A couple years ago the MazdaTrix guys were headed to runoffs and had
> their
> Toterhome/trailer impounded at a DOT inspection station in Arizona
> for not
> complying with the regs.B The rig wasn't released until a licensed
> commercial
> driver showed up to take it away.
>
>
>
> There is a big gray area with racers tow vehicles and the
> requirements.B
> Certainly in the SCCA world because of contingencies it is considered
> commercial.
>
>
>
> I think someone else was hit for violating the per axle weight on a
> toter on
> the Pennsylvania turnpike.
>
>
>
> The regs are too confusing for me.B I'll keep the 16' trailer and
> explorer to
> tow with
>
>
>
> aaron johnson
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