R909-2-27. Mobile and Manufactured Homes

(1) Mobile and manufactured homes exceeding 14 feet 6 inches to 16 feet in wall-to-wall width, transported on their own running gear, may be issued a single trip permit under the following conditions:

(a) all trailer axles shall be equipped with operational brakes; and

(b) axle and suspensions shall not exceed manufacturer's capacity rating.

(2) Paneling requirements of the open sides of a mobile manufactured home:

(a) a rigid material of 0.5-millimeter plastic sheathing backed by a rigid grillwork not exceeding squares of four feet to prevent billowing must fully enclose the open sides of the units in transit.

(3) Rear mounted stop and turn signal lights shall be a minimum 6 inches in diameter with a type 35 red reflector lens.

(a) The lens shall be mounted not more than 18 inches from the outer edge of the unit and not less than 15 inches or more than 8 feet above the road surface.

(b) Houses, buildings, and structures not manufactured or built to be transported, will not require tail, brake, or signal lights mounted on the structures as certified pilot and police escort vehicles provide sufficient warning of the intent to brake, turn or stop.

(4) Two safety chains shall be used, one each on the right and left sides but separate from the coupling mechanism connecting the tow vehicle and the mobile and manufactured home while in transit.

(5) Tow Vehicles. Tow vehicles shall comply with the following minimum requirements:

(a) conventional or cab-forward configuration shall have a minimum wheelbase of 120 inches;

(b) cab-over engine tow vehicles shall have a minimum wheelbase of 89 inches;

(c) have a minimum of four rear tires; and

(d) mirrors on each side of the tow vehicle shall be arranged so that the driver can see the entire length of both sides of the towed unit.

(6) Trailer brake requirements:

(a) mobile manufactured homes more than 8 feet 6 inches wide, up to 12 feet wide and equipped with one axle, must have operational brakes; and

(b) a minimum of two axles equipped with operative brake assemblies is required on each mobile manufactured home unit more than 12 feet wide.