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Trailer width

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by LovemyGPS, Jul 13, 2010.

  1. Jul 13, 2010 #1
    LovemyGPS

    LovemyGPS Bobtail Member

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    How do I know my trailer's width? I looked at the registration certificate for the trailer I haul as well as the outside of it and cannot find the width mentioned anwhere. Should I use a tapemeasure to determine the width of my trailer? Do restriction signs usually indicate the maximum trailer width in feet, inches or both?
     
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  3. Jul 13, 2010 #2
    notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    Tape it. Most restriction signs will read no 102's
     
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  4. Jul 13, 2010 #3
    CntrySngr

    CntrySngr Light Load Member

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    Most newer trailers are 102 inches which is 8 1/2feet. Real old trailers may be 80 inches But I haven't seen one of those in years except in a scrap yard or used for storage. I cant remember ever seeing a 53 / 80 but doesn't mean they weren't made. most everything I see nowadays it 53 / 102 a few 48/102 in Refers maybe but I think most of them are 53 now. but carry a tape anyway because when you slide your axles you want to make sure you can still bridge it.
     
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