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Old 08-20-2014, 08:30 AM   #1
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LEGAL QUESTION FOR TRUCK EXTENDER PEOPLE

The law says:

REAR LOAD EXTENSIONS


EXTENSIONS TO THE REAR:
Per CVC Section 35410, the load upon a vehicle, trailer or semitrailer shall not extend to the rear beyond the last point of support for a greater distance than that equal to two-thirds of the length of the wheelbase. The wheelbase of a semitrailer shall be considered as the distance between the rearmost axle of the towing vehicle and the rearmost axle of the semitrailer.

Question:

Is a 4ft truck extender considered the last point of support?
http://www.amazon.com/Extend-A-Truck...truck+extender


If my wheel base length is 10ft.9inches that means 2/3 of that would be 7ft2inches, which means that no more than 7ft 2inches can stick out from the truck extender?
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Old 08-20-2014, 08:46 AM   #2
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I personally read it that way. I know sometimes LE measure from tail lights regardless of whether you have an extender.
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Old 08-20-2014, 09:08 AM   #3
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Based on the wording of the section, I think you have it figured right also. On CVC questions.....your local CHP office is a good place to call and inquire. They primarily enforce those statutes and might be able to help on an answer. Just a thought.
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Old 08-20-2014, 10:38 AM   #4
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Ok so I called CHP:

the question I am asking:

Can a pickup truck extension that hooks on to your hitch be considered the last point of support for hauling cargo?


777 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Los Angeles County
(213) 744-2331
Southern Division

1 chp officer:
said hmmm.... let me transfer you.... to the front desk

2nd chp officer: I don't handle those questions call our commercial unit or DMV. I said but Sir" I said I don't answer those question DO YOU Want the number or not!
he gave me the number
323-644-9557

3rd CHP Officer I called. Officer jimenez answered:

that's a good question I don't know let me transfer you to the motor unit:

4th CHP officer Jean: I don't know the answer let me transfer you to the commercial unit.... Sir they are not picking up, call back within an hour







Thank you our local CHP.
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Old 08-20-2014, 10:44 AM   #5
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Ok so I called CHP:

the question I am asking:

Can a pickup truck extension that hooks on to your hitch be considered the last point of support for hauling cargo?


777 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Los Angeles County
(213) 744-2331
Southern Division

1 chp officer:
said hmmm.... let me transfer you.... to the front desk

2nd chp officer: I don't handle those questions call our commercial unit or DMV. I said but Sir" I said I don't answer those question DO YOU Want the number or not!
he gave me the number
323-644-9557

3rd CHP Officer I called. Officer jimenez answered:

that's a good question I don't know let me transfer you to the motor unit:

4th CHP officer Jean: I don't know the answer let me transfer you to the commercial unit.... Sir they are not picking up, call back within an hour







Thank you our local CHP.
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Old 08-20-2014, 11:11 AM   #6
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Maybe ask this guy

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/h...ffic-toll.html

He seems to help get answers that askers have trouble getting addressed
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Old 09-05-2014, 03:40 PM   #7
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As a practical manner I have a standard bed pickup with a 6.5 foot bed and when transporting a 15' long kayak it was too long even with the bed extender with more movement than I would want for a long drive down the highway at speed. Another 12' long kayak of mine was not a problem when transported with the extender.

I now have two 13'5" long kayaks and they go either on the roof rack or on the Yakima trailer for transport. I prefer this approach as I can have my gear locked in the bed of the truck with its fiberglass cap in place and not worry about things getting legs.
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