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dkuntz
Explorer
Jan 01, 2020

Double Towing vs Toyhauler

I’m struggling to find a toyhauler that will work with my 3/4ton truck for weigh capacity on the hitch and still provide enough garage space for my ATV’s. So I’m considering to go with double towing. I’m not worried about handling the two trailers (grew up on a farm towing trailers all the time), and I’ve read about how all the state laws are double towing are different, but I like the idea of having a trailer for my ATV’s so I can just grab that trailer and going riding ATV’s whenever I want, and I like the idea of my fifth wheel being shorter/smaller/lighter for when I just want to go camping. I’m in Colorado, and appear to be surrounded by States that allow double towing up to 65’+, so if I stay at 65’ I should be okay.

What am I not thinking of that would making double towing a dumb idea?

Does anyone know what Fifth Wheel MFG’s provide their trailers with hitches already installed and what kind of capacity I could pull behind them? I’ve noticed some of them call the hitch out specifically on their website (without capacity) and others don’t call them out at all.
  • Whats it like when you just take the ATVs out? If its a couple adult men you dont need much. If taking the family and maybe younger girls you might wish you had the bathroom if out riding for the whole day.

    Also how many quads you have in there would effect my choice. If the toyhauler is packed full and you can barely grab something from the fridge then a separate trailer for the toys would be ideal. I often just have a couple dirt bikes so my toyhauler is livable even with the bikes strapped down in the back.
  • 4x4ord's avatar
    4x4ord
    Explorer III
    I like the way my 5th wheel handles with my motorcycle trailer in tow. I also have a lift I can put on the back of my 5ver. It depends where I am going whether I take my bike on the motorcycle lift or trailer. Almost always I prefer the lift so I don't have to deal with the second trailer once I arrive at my destination.
  • 2Rad4U's avatar
    2Rad4U
    Explorer III
    My 2020 Grand Design Reflection has a factory hitch rated at 3000 pounds.
  • Your two reasons are good ones...”grab” whichever one you want. If you are willing to stay out of the states where you are too long or not allowed, do it.