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Can't believe what I saw on the road today...
So I'm driving south on I-81 in northeast PA this morning, and I'm coming up on this rig from behind. As I'm getting closer, I'm saying to myself, "That can't be what I think it is, can it?" Then I get closer, and yes. Yes, it is: first, there's a 2500 Chevy diesel pulling what looks to be a 28-30' fiver. OK, that's normal. But then, BEHIND the TT is another hitch and an 8' utility box trailer! 2 trailers, one truck. Not legal in PA by any stretch, guy had Ontario plates. Maybe it's legal there, but not here! Is this a normal occurrence in other parts of North America? So about a quarter mile later, there's 2 PA state troopers sitting there, they see the guy go past, and boom! They're on him like white on rice. I almost had to pull over to see if I was being punk'd. I couldn't believe it.
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11-02-2011, 07:40 PM
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I have seen something similar - 5th wheel and a small bass boat being towed behind it.
Not sure if it is legal or not in Florida but makes ya wonder how in the world does he back that rig up
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11-02-2011, 07:49 PM
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11-02-2011, 07:54 PM
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I see boats behind fifth wheels all the time, it's legal in MO.
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11-02-2011, 08:05 PM
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I once saw a Class A motorhome pulling a Jeep Cherokee and a 16' bass boat.
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11-02-2011, 08:14 PM
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Seen it. Don't like it. Many don't know the laws. Even in states where it is illegal, often the offender will not be ticketed, just warned.
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11-02-2011, 08:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ovair
Seen it. Don't like it. Many don't know the laws. Even in states where it is illegal, often the offender will not be ticketed, just warned.
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Why don't you like it? 
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11-02-2011, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Taranwanderer
So I'm driving south on I-81 in northeast PA this morning, and I'm coming up on this rig from behind. As I'm getting closer, I'm saying to myself, "That can't be what I think it is, can it?" Then I get closer, and yes. Yes, it is: first, there's a 2500 Chevy diesel pulling what looks to be a 28-30' fiver. OK, that's normal. But then, BEHIND the TT is another hitch and an 8' utility box trailer! 2 trailers, one truck. Not legal in PA by any stretch, guy had Ontario plates. Maybe it's legal there, but not here! Is this a normal occurrence in other parts of North America? So about a quarter mile later, there's 2 PA state troopers sitting there, they see the guy go past, and boom! They're on him like white on rice. I almost had to pull over to see if I was being punk'd. I couldn't believe it.
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If it was on the interstate there ain't mush they can do unless they deem it unsafe.
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11-02-2011, 08:28 PM
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Geez Officer- I was just passing through 
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11-02-2011, 08:36 PM
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Geez Officer- I was just passing through |
I'm sure he tried that, but I know PA Staties...they're not really into giving people a pass... 
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