Committee hears industry-backed clarification on fifth-wheel trailer length measurement
Jan 22, 2026
Jan 22, 2026
A substitute for SB 5824 would clarify how fifth-wheel travel trailers are measured (kingpin to rear extremity) so such trailers conform with the state's 46-foot overall length limit; RV dealers and associations testified that the change preserves safety while keeping Washington competitive with neighboring states.
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The Senate Transportation Committee on Jan. 22 heard testimony supporting a proposed substitute to Senate Bill 5824 that clarifies how fifth-wheel travel trailers are measured for length under Washington law.
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