Do any of you have pictures of the towing hitch on your 5th?Mine is welded to the frame at 2 seperate locations, with triangle supports welded on either side. I am hoping to figure out if this is beefy enough to haul my 18ft fiberglass boat(3500lbs).also, this is my set up, any concerns would be appreiciated.2012 2500HD Chevy standard box 6.0L gas...6500lbs....20ft long2004 Dutchman 24G-M5.....7300lbs....tip to tip 29ft long2004 618T Ranger...3500lbs....22' length with trailer20K curt hitchGCWR of the truck is 20,500lbsGVWR is 9500lbsMN state law says 70' is okthanks muchJon

Jonny8491 wrote:Do any of you have pictures of the towing hitch on your 5th?Mine is welded to the frame at 2 seperate locations, with triangle supports welded on either side. I am hoping to figure out if this is beefy enough to haul my 18ft fiberglass boat(3500lbs).also, this is my set up, any concerns would be appreiciated.2012 2500HD Chevy standard box 6.0L gas...6500lbs....20ft long2004 Dutchman 24G-M5.....7300lbs....tip to tip 29ft long2004 618T Ranger...3500lbs....22' length with trailer20K curt hitchGCWR of the truck is 20,500lbsGVWR is 9500lbsMN state law says 70' is okthanks muchJonPersonally, I'd want a hitch sub-frame that extended nearly to the rear axle, or even past it a bit. I'd talk to a GOOD welding/trailer shop in your area. Posting some pics of your setup might help you get more informative answers, too.Lyle

I do, see my PM to you. I'll send you come pictures.

Hi,Most people give up on double towing once they find out about the commercial license, needing a current medical card, and also logbooks while on vacation. Many that I know who double tow also do not let their wife drive because they do not have the correct license, and do not drive trucks for a living. Fred.

Not Hijacking....but I wish I could get my wife to drive our camper...lolJohn

I don't think that you have to have a commercial license in Ohio. I talked to our local sheriff last year about it and he told me that there is only a length requirement in Ohio and they do not even check it. They only care if you don't look like you are in control. I also talked to a guy in Fl on vacation who pulls his boat from MI every year for the past 10 years and has never got stopped once. He even drives through states that do not allow it.

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Golden_HVAC
Explorer
Feb 26, 2014
Hi,

Most people give up on double towing once they find out about the commercial license, needing a current medical card, and also logbooks while on vacation. Many that I know who double tow also do not let their wife drive because they do not have the correct license, and do not drive trucks for a living.

Fred.
jalichty
Explorer
Feb 25, 2014
I do, see my PM to you. I'll send you come pictures.
laknox
Nomad
Feb 25, 2014
Jonny8491 wrote:
Do any of you have pictures of the towing hitch on your 5th?

Mine is welded to the frame at 2 seperate locations, with triangle supports welded on either side. I am hoping to figure out if this is beefy enough to haul my 18ft fiberglass boat(3500lbs).

also,
this is my set up, any concerns would be appreiciated.
2012 2500HD Chevy standard box 6.0L gas...6500lbs....20ft long
2004 Dutchman 24G-M5.....7300lbs....tip to tip 29ft long
2004 618T Ranger...3500lbs....22' length with trailer
20K curt hitch

GCWR of the truck is 20,500lbs
GVWR is 9500lbs
MN state law says 70' is ok

thanks much
Jon

Personally, I'd want a hitch sub-frame that extended nearly to the rear axle, or even past it a bit. I'd talk to a GOOD welding/trailer shop in your area. Posting some pics of your setup might help you get more informative answers, too.

Lyle

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