I was just wondering if i would have any issues pulling my 5th wheel in these 2 states. Im pulling a 37' 5th wheel that is about 11,500#s with my 3/4 ton. Also is there any permits that would be needed. (Im coming down from Canada). Any info would be great.

Thanks Devin

 

I live in Idaho, and you shouldn't have any problem, mostly because you are a out of stater. If you lived in Idaho you could have a problem, if your license plate doesn't match the weight of your load. I have have my 98.5 24v, Edge EZ, licensed for 16000 lbs. Hope this helps.

 

If its all your own stuff for pleasure...no worries with regards to the legal stuff.
I would be prepared and get chains if you plan on ANY elevations/mtns. Keep an eye on the weather and maybe consider a CB so you can ask and listen for any trouble issues.

Scotty

 

I think I'd do more than consider a CB. I don't think a CB is optional equipment for anyone who travels in unfamiliar territory these days. They are good for so many things, if nothing else to find out which lane is closed ahead that's causing the traffic snarl you're stuck in so you can get over long before you get way up to the merge and no one will let you even think about getting in front of them. And you can get a decent one for $200 now. To not have one is like not carrying a spare jug of oil.

 

When you see a fuel station stop for fuel. In Montana it can be a long haul till you see another.

 

I was being suggestive...and I agree...its something that has saved my hide many times. Got off the road long before the road block, got in the lane like you mentioned etc etc. OK, rephrase my post...Get a CB.

 

ya i got a CB in the truck already. Thanks for the info. If you have any more let me know.

Devin

 

An exhaust brake? There are some long steep hills through Montana & Idaho. Many of these hills are not obvious until you smell overheated brakes.
If you're planning to go through Glacier & Yellowstone Parks watch for vehicle restrictions.

 

No vehicle restrictions that I know of in either park, if they are crowded than its just a pain in the butt to get a truck and a trailer around. It can be a long haul anywhere in those to states sometimes, if your not sure about making it to the next town fill up lol.
And have a good trip

 

I know Glacier has length limits on the "Going to the Sun" road. You'll figure it out after the xxx close call and the tight switchacks on the west side of the pass.
Yellowstone is less restricted (on paper) but the first time you visit one of the remote sights with a trailer I hope you realize this was not a better idea in the sight seeing plans.

 

For the record, nobody pulls a trailer over the Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park. It's illegal, damned near impossible to do without killing someone, and dangerous because the roadbed has not been properly maintained nor adequately repaired for the last 20 years (federal cutbacks).

The same is true of certain roads in Yellowstone. There are other roads in Idaho and Montana that it would be dangerous to try with a large trailer - US 93 in the Salmon/Challis/Bitterroot area, Teton Pass, and some of the Mission Range roads, for example.