LEGAL QUESTION FOR TRUCK EXTENDER PEOPLE - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wiredantz · 08-20-2014, 07:30 AM

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?

jruiz · 08-20-2014, 07:46 AM

I personally read it that way. I know sometimes LE measure from tail lights regardless of whether you have an extender.

Ricsen · 08-20-2014, 08:08 AM

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.

wiredantz · 08-20-2014, 09:38 AM

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.

jruiz · 08-20-2014, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiredantz

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.

Call dunkin donuts

Hunters Pa · 08-20-2014, 10:11 AM

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

Wintersun · 09-05-2014, 02:40 PM

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.

08-20-2014, 07:30 AM	#1
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	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? __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

08-20-2014, 09:38 AM	#4
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	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. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

08-20-2014, 07:46 AM	#2
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,005	I personally read it that way. I know sometimes LE measure from tail lights regardless of whether you have an extender.

08-20-2014, 08:08 AM	#3
Ricsen Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 65	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.

08-20-2014, 10:11 AM	#6
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,358	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

09-05-2014, 02:40 PM	#7
Wintersun Junior Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 22	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.