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Kentucky RV length limits
Kentucky's limits for motorhomes, trailers, triple towing and height, quoted from its own law. Enter your rig to check it.
The law in Kentucky
Motorhome: 45 ft
"a length not exceeding forty-five (45) feet (13.716 meters) of a single unit motor vehicle, including a part of the body or load, but excluding a length exclusion safety device"
Overall combination: 65 ft
"a length not exceeding sixty-five (65) feet (19.812 meters) of a motor vehicle and trailer or semitrailer combination, including a part of the body or load, and excluding a length exclusion safety device."
Height: 13 ft 6 in
"A height, including body and load, not to exceed thirteen (13) feet and six (6) inches (4.115 meters);"
Width: 102 in (8 ft 6 in)
"A recreational vehicle that is one hundred two (102) inches in width and is registered under KRS 186.050, 186.655, or an equivalent statute from another state shall have access to any public state-maintained highway in Kentucky"
603 KAR 5:070 Motor vehicle dimension limits, checked November 2026.
Truck and trailer or fifth wheel in Kentucky. Yes. Your truck and trailer is within Kentucky's length limits.
Truck and trailer or fifth wheel · Kentucky
Within the limitsYes. Your truck and trailer is within Kentucky's length limits.
Add your height to check it against Kentucky's 13 ft 6 in limit.
Overall length
WithinYours 52 ft · limit 65 ft"a length not exceeding sixty-five (65) feet (19.812 meters) of a motor vehicle and trailer or semitrailer combination, including a part of the body or load, and excluding a length exclusion safety device."
Width: 102 in (8 ft 6 in)
"A recreational vehicle that is one hundred two (102) inches in width and is registered under KRS 186.050, 186.655, or an equivalent statute from another state shall have access to any public state-maintained highway in Kentucky"
""Appurtenances" means the following devices that do not extend beyond the maximum vehicle width as established in subsection (2) of this section by more than six (6) inches on either side of a recreational vehicle:"
"3. Rearview mirrors;"
"6. Shade awnings and their mounting hardware;"
"A width, including body and load, not to exceed eight (8) feet (2.44 meters), excluding a width exclusion safety device;"
More from Kentucky's law
"The maximum dimensions for a motor vehicle or combination motor vehicle shall be:"
Source: 603 KAR 5:070 Motor vehicle dimension limits, checked November 2026.
Also read on: KRS 189.214 Recreational vehicles: access to public highways · KRS 189.221 Basic height, width, length, and weight limits
See your rig against every state's limits
A guide to each state's published law, not legal advice. Lengths are measured as each state's law says (bumpers and hitches count in most); posted signs, local roads and permits can differ. The linked law is the authority.
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Where to stay in Kentucky
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