Hey Pineapple-What's the legal trailer hitch extension length?

[YakSailor]

I want to add a "T-bar Support" to the back of my SUV so I can load up yaks on the top. I figure I could place it a couple of feet behind the rear hatch on a hitch extension. I called Eckhart and they thought the limit was around 3 feet, but weren't sure.

I recall, Joe, that you said yours was somewhat legal. Does anyone know?

Thanks!!

[photoguy]

The only thing I can suggest is to call your local Highway Patrol office. They would know for sure. Not something you want to guess at.

[fishkiller]

photo guys right better safe than orry

[Brad100]

quote: ["photo guys right better safe than orry"]

What's an "orry"?

[J Woodman]

The legal requirement for transporting anthing on your vehicle is that if it is more than 3 feet behind the rear bumper of the vehicle, you must have operable running lights and turn signals on it, such as a trailer, or that it has a red flag with minimum dimensions of 12" X 12" attached to the tail end of the item(s) being transported. The following is not in CHP legal lingo. I hope this helps.

[Carnivore]

Yep and if it is at night you have to have a working red light that identifies the furthest point as long as the extension doesn't block your existing brake light/turn signal lights. No part of the vehicle can extend more then 12 feet behind the center point of the furthest most rear axle of the vehicle.

[YakSailor]

OK, that makes sense. Thanks.

[Herbo]

Hey John! you can check with CHP or go to DMV and get a commercial drivers handbook, ..... 4ft past bumper at night a red lite must be attached,daytime a red flag must be hung on it,