skipnchar
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Surely the "must have brakes" is not a new thing is it? Kind of hard to understand how a "fee" would help with anything other than a new source of income. If they considered it a safety issue I'd hate to think they would allow someone to PURCHASE a permit to be unsafe  Law makers don't always use good sense when passing laws I guess.
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Lil Truckr
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wcferb wrote:Can you give the State Statute that the DOT referenced?
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C
The only thing listed on the letter is Act 59 of 2011. I can scan the letter and e-mail it to someone if they want it. Just drop me a private message. Otherwise there is no other info other then the normal requirements for trailers, etc.
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C.B.
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wcferb wrote:Can you give the State Statute that the DOT referenced?
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Wisconsin Statute 348.27 (7m) is what your looking for.
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wcferb
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Thank you, C.B. and Lil Truckr for the replies. We haven't pulled anything behind the 5er, but may consider in the future.
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wcferb wrote:Thank you, C.B. and Lil Truckr for the replies. We haven't pulled anything behind the 5er, but may consider in the future.
C
Is the frame on the rear of the fiver strong enough for the added weight & twisting of the load you haul?
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Lil Truckr
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usmohls2@yahoo.com wrote:wcferb wrote:Thank you, C.B. and Lil Truckr for the replies. We haven't pulled anything behind the 5er, but may consider in the future.
C
Is the frame on the rear of the fiver strong enough for the added weight & twisting of the load you haul?
I would guess that every fifth-wheel owner would have to decide that for themselves. In my case I built my fivers hitch myself. I used heavy duty steel and made sure my Harley would be safe back on its trailer. I have noticed that some new campers already come with a two inch receiver mounted on their rear from the factory so they should be ready to go if their owners decide to pull a small boat or trailer behind the camper...
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C.B.
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Here's what I pull behind my Cardinal. Because I don't have a rear bumper on the Cardinal I had to extend and reinforce the frame to install a reciever hitch.
I probably only pull 1000 to 1500 pounds.
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steelpony5555
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Some of the factory 5er hitchs are only rated for 200 lbs...
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I'm glad they did away with the requirement to pay a fee for a permit to double tow. I'm even happier that I never got caught doing it without the permit.
CB what have you been up to? I guess i should stop by and visit for awhile.
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Scarface56 wrote:
CB what have you been up to? I guess i should stop by and visit for awhile.
Still here every day Stop in if you get a chance.
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