On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 14:00:22 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 12/13/2017 1:53 PM, wrote:
On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 13:20:38 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

Towing a trailer with a load on it? The max speed while towing in
Florida is 65 mph.


There are no signs saying that.


Don't feel bad. In Massachusetts the max legal towing speed is 55 mph.
65 mph in FL is listed in several online sources in addition to this one:

http://www.hitchemup.com/statetowinglaws.htm

I am not sure I have ever seen that enforced. Would that include semi
trailers? If so it is definitely ignored. There are semis going 80
every day on I-70 and 70 on the 2 lane blacktops (with 60 MPH limits).
I also see plenty of regular trailers going over 70 on the interstate
without much attention from the cops. I also believe the counties
around me are "tags optional" since I see trailers without one a lot
and occasionally cars and trucks. When I said something to the part
time cop who worked for IBM he just laughed and said it was not
something they were told to "police". He did get a kick out of the
"tags optional" line tho and said he would start using it. He also
liked "speeder maid" to describe state troopers. Evidently there is a
bit of animosity between them and the deputies. He was an aux deputy
(but "sworn") at the Charlotte sheriff department and was the senior
officer there. (as a volunteer). None of the full time had more years
on the force. The newly elected sheriffs tend to clean house when they
take over and there was a lot of churn in Charlotte county.


Your state DMV laws may be loosely enforced but they still *are* laws.
Florida technically requires tags and insurance on trailers as well.

Trailers are not titled, you are supposed to have a tag but there is
no insurance requirement according to my tag renewals. Same with a
boat.
Perhaps they may require insurance over a certain weight, maybe after
brakes are required but Mine is pretty light as boats and trailers go.


When I travel down a turnpike or divided highway I am not as concerned
about big semi-trailer trucks being driven by professional drivers. I
am far more wary of the weekend warrior heading down to the Cape, towing
his boat with a Jeep Cherokee or something and doing 70-80 mph. Those
are the ones most likely to lose control and end up killing someone.

Life is a terminal condition. At this point dying in a horrible car
crash may be preferable to what I see afflicting my neighbors

On 12/13/2017 3:19 PM, wrote:
On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 14:00:22 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 12/13/2017 1:53 PM, wrote:
On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 13:20:38 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

Towing a trailer with a load on it? The max speed while towing in
Florida is 65 mph.


There are no signs saying that.


Don't feel bad. In Massachusetts the max legal towing speed is 55 mph.
65 mph in FL is listed in several online sources in addition to this one:

http://www.hitchemup.com/statetowinglaws.htm

I am not sure I have ever seen that enforced. Would that include semi
trailers? If so it is definitely ignored. There are semis going 80
every day on I-70 and 70 on the 2 lane blacktops (with 60 MPH limits).
I also see plenty of regular trailers going over 70 on the interstate
without much attention from the cops. I also believe the counties
around me are "tags optional" since I see trailers without one a lot
and occasionally cars and trucks. When I said something to the part
time cop who worked for IBM he just laughed and said it was not
something they were told to "police". He did get a kick out of the
"tags optional" line tho and said he would start using it. He also
liked "speeder maid" to describe state troopers. Evidently there is a
bit of animosity between them and the deputies. He was an aux deputy
(but "sworn") at the Charlotte sheriff department and was the senior
officer there. (as a volunteer). None of the full time had more years
on the force. The newly elected sheriffs tend to clean house when they
take over and there was a lot of churn in Charlotte county.


Your state DMV laws may be loosely enforced but they still *are* laws.
Florida technically requires tags and insurance on trailers as well.

Trailers are not titled, you are supposed to have a tag but there is
no insurance requirement according to my tag renewals. Same with a
boat.
Perhaps they may require insurance over a certain weight, maybe after
brakes are required but Mine is pretty light as boats and trailers go.


When we left Florida for the last time I had a dilemma. I had two
Harleys down there, an Ultra Classic and a Softail. My options were to
ship them, sell them or haul them. I ended up buying an enclosed
trailer made by "Iron Horse Trailers". In fact, the dealer where I
picked it up wasn't far from where you are. It was my first drive over
to the West Coast of FL via "Alligator Alley".

Anyway, it required a title and a tag. At that time Florida issued a
temporary paper tag, good for 30 days. I loaded it up and left within
that time frame, so I never applied for a permanent tag. When I got to
MA my son wanted it, so I gave it to him. Trailer was kinda cool
looking. Similar to these images:

http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/towing-a-ironhorse-trailer.jpg/


http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/wing-and-bike-trailer.jpg

I know someone who might like something like this for his golf cart car:

http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/motorhome-trailers.jpg











When I travel down a turnpike or divided highway I am not as concerned
about big semi-trailer trucks being driven by professional drivers. I
am far more wary of the weekend warrior heading down to the Cape, towing
his boat with a Jeep Cherokee or something and doing 70-80 mph. Those
are the ones most likely to lose control and end up killing someone.

Life is a terminal condition. At this point dying in a horrible car
crash may be preferable to what I see afflicting my neighbors

On 12/13/2017 5:05 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:


Anyway, it required a title and a tag.Â* At that time Florida issued a
temporary paper tag, good for 30 days.Â* I loaded it up and left within
that time frame, so I never applied for a permanent tag.Â* When I got to
MA my son wanted it, so I gave it to him.Â* Trailer was kinda cool
looking.Â* Similar to these images:

http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/towing-a-ironhorse-trailer.jpg/



http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/wing-and-bike-trailer.jpg


I know someone who might like something like this for his golf cart car:

http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/motorhome-trailers.jpg



Whoops. First link doesn't work. Try this instead:

http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/towing-a-ironhorse-trailer.jpg

On Wednesday, 13 December 2017 18:53:37 UTC-4, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 12/13/2017 5:05 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:


Anyway, it required a title and a tag.Â* At that time Florida issued a
temporary paper tag, good for 30 days.Â* I loaded it up and left within
that time frame, so I never applied for a permanent tag.Â* When I got to
MA my son wanted it, so I gave it to him.Â* Trailer was kinda cool
looking.Â* Similar to these images:

http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/towing-a-ironhorse-trailer.jpg/



http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/wing-and-bike-trailer.jpg


I know someone who might like something like this for his golf cart car:

http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/motorhome-trailers.jpg



Whoops. First link doesn't work. Try this instead:

http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/towing-a-ironhorse-trailer.jpg

Our trailers have to be licensed...which needs to be renewed each year at $40.00 + HST = #46.00
We also have to have then safety checked every two years. Until a few years ago it was a yearly inspection.

I tow at the sensible speed of 90km but sometimes creep up to 100km on the 100 series highways.

True North wrote:
On Wednesday, 13 December 2017 18:53:37 UTC-4, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 12/13/2017 5:05 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:


Anyway, it required a title and a tag.Â* At that time Florida issued a
temporary paper tag, good for 30 days.Â* I loaded it up and left within
that time frame, so I never applied for a permanent tag.Â* When I got to
MA my son wanted it, so I gave it to him.Â* Trailer was kinda cool
looking.Â* Similar to these images:

http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/towing-a-ironhorse-trailer.jpg/




http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/wing-and-bike-trailer.jpg


I know someone who might like something like this for his golf cart car:

http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/motorhome-trailers.jpg



Whoops. First link doesn't work. Try this instead:

http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/towing-a-ironhorse-trailer.jpg

Our trailers have to be licensed...which needs to be renewed each year at
$40.00 + HST = #46.00
We also have to have then safety checked every two years. Until a few
years ago it was a yearly inspection.

I tow at the sensible speed of 90km but sometimes creep up to 100km on
the 100 series highways.


We license trailers here. Funny, they call it a permanent trailer
registration, but have to renew every 5 years. I think it is $20.

On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 17:53:31 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 12/13/2017 5:05 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:


Anyway, it required a title and a tag.* At that time Florida issued a
temporary paper tag, good for 30 days.* I loaded it up and left within
that time frame, so I never applied for a permanent tag.* When I got to
MA my son wanted it, so I gave it to him.* Trailer was kinda cool
looking.* Similar to these images:

http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/towing-a-ironhorse-trailer.jpg/



http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/wing-and-bike-trailer.jpg


I know someone who might like something like this for his golf cart car:

http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/motorhome-trailers.jpg



Whoops. First link doesn't work. Try this instead:

http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/towing-a-ironhorse-trailer.jpg

Virginia's very nice. For a trailer over 4000lbs, a permanent registration is $100. Amen. No renewal
needed.

On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 17:05:26 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

I know someone who might like something like this for his golf cart car:

http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/motorhome-trailers.jpg

You pretty much need a 4x8 spot for a cart and my club car fits in a
full sized F150 with the tail gate up.
I am curious about the weight Justan was talking about. I bet mine is
less than that (36v with 6 batteries). Other than the motor/transxle
itself, the rest is all aluminum angle and fiberglass.

On 12/13/2017 9:23 PM, wrote:
On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 17:05:26 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

I know someone who might like something like this for his golf cart car:

http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/motorhome-trailers.jpg

You pretty much need a 4x8 spot for a cart and my club car fits in a
full sized F150 with the tail gate up.
I am curious about the weight Justan was talking about. I bet mine is
less than that (36v with 6 batteries). Other than the motor/transxle
itself, the rest is all aluminum angle and fiberglass.



A golf cart fit just fine in that trailer as did a John Deere Gator.
It was actually pretty roomy inside.

Yeah, I also hauled a golf cart to Florida in the bed of the F-350 I had
at the time and it was a crew cab with a shorter bed. Still fit ok with
the tailgate up. It was fun loading it though, even with ramps. The
F-350 sat pretty high.

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On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 17:05:26 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

I know someone who might like something like this for his golf cart car:

http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/motorhome-trailers.jpg

You pretty much need a 4x8 spot for a cart and my club car fits in a
full sized F150 with the tail gate up.
I am curious about the weight Justan was talking about. I bet mine is
less than that (36v with 6 batteries). Other than the motor/transxle
itself, the rest is all aluminum angle and fiberglass.


From the Club Car manual.
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