Oversize shipping guides / Connecticut / RV shipping
Every reference rv shipment below rides legal in Connecticut: the state treats loads over 8.5 ft wide or 13.5 ft tall as oversize. LoadLoom prices the permits into the quote automatically and files them for the carrier.
Connecticut figures verified against Connecticut Department of Transportation (portal.ct.gov) ยท 2026-09 ยท last reviewed September 2026
Price my rv shipment โLegal width 8.5 ft, legal height 13.5 ft.
| Shipment | Width | Height | Weight | In Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 ft travel trailer, towed28 ft ร 8 ft ร 10 ft 6 in, 6,500 lbs | 8.0 ft | 10.5 ft | 6,500 lbs | Legal load |
| 24 ft Class C motorhome, drive-away24 ft ร 8 ft ร 11 ft, 11,000 lbs, runs and drives | 8.0 ft | 11.0 ft | 11,000 lbs | Legal load |
| 35 ft fifth wheel, hauled35 ft ร 8 ft 4 in ร 12 ft 10 in, 12,500 lbs | 8.3 ft | 12.8 ft | 12,500 lbs | Legal load |
Loaded height adds the trailer deck; the quote computes it from your dimensions and the trailer it assigns. This guide is provided free, for general information, so shippers can see how oversize and overweight moves work. It is not legal advice and not a permit determination. Limits, escort bands, fees, and seasonal restrictions change regularly; before relying on any figure, verify it with the jurisdiction's transportation department or permit office, or a licensed permit service. When you book with LoadLoom, our dispatch desk and your assigned carrier confirm the current rules for your exact load and route; that confirmation, not this page, governs your shipment.
Pilot and escort requirements attach per route rather than from a flat table, with the state reserving the right to escalate escorts for adverse road or traffic conditions.
Daylight travel is the working default for oversize loads; curfews apply in urban areas.
No seasonal regime on file for Connecticut; dispatch confirms at booking.
Permit needed above 80,000 lb gross.
The biggest Connecticut moves clear individually with bridge-rating review; weekend travel permits exist for loads up to 12 ft wide, 13 ft 6 in high, 80 ft long, and 160,000 lb, running daylight to noon.
CTDOT Oversize/Overweight Permits ยท CT-ePASS / CVO WebPortal
The carrier or its permit service files; the cost is in your quote.
Full Connecticut guide โOnly when it exceeds the state's envelope: 8.5 ft wide, 13.5 ft tall, 80,000 lb gross. None of the reference shipments on this page would; the quote decides from your real dimensions.
The carrier or its permit service; permits attach to the vehicle, not the shipper. The cost is in your quote and the paperwork rides in the cab.
Connecticut publishes seasonal weight restrictions when they apply; dispatch applies the current regime to your route and your delivery estimate already reflects it.
LoadLoom prices every lane from Hartford to 154 North American metros; the lane pages linked below carry live reference prices.
