I have a 2013 Fiat Abarth that I am looking to pull behind my 38 foot Columbus 5th wheel. I have a few questions on which way to pull it. - two wheel tow dolly?-tow bar?Thoughts? Thanks

Many states do not allow towing behind a trailer...some insurance companies will not insure due to danger of dbl towing...depending on how far and where you are going,,better to actually talk to insurance agent and check laws

also make sure the frame and receiver hitch can handle the car

This is a interesting question. Is this like a one way deal or something you plan to do in general travels. If in general travels I would think it would be way to big of a hassle. I have towed a boat behind my 5th wheel and as long as I am going someplace I am familiar with not problem. But roaming around traveling it would not be my cup of tea. I would use a tow dolly if four down would not work.

thix81 wrote:I have a 2013 Fiat Abarth that I am looking to pull behind my 38 foot Columbus 5th wheel. I have a few questions on which way to pull it. - two wheel tow dolly?-tow bar?Thoughts? ThanksTexas total length is 65 ft & if combined GVWR goes over 26000 lbs need a class A or B upgrade on drivers license.

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eHoefler
Explorer II
Nov 24, 2017
Make sure you have a braking system on the car.
Ivylog
Explorer III
Nov 24, 2017
At least with a car when the law makes you become legal on length the DW can drive it which is what I think you should do anyway.
romore
Explorer II
Nov 24, 2017
The laws apply to everyone including you, if you choose to flout them that is your business but don't encourage it here.
Bionic_Man
Explorer
Nov 24, 2017
You just hit on one of the biggest hot buttons on RV.net. Double towing posts always bring out the fear mongering about length, legality of double towing in each state, weight, insurance, having to drop the 2nd "trailer", and just being a general menace to all those traveling around you. Stay tuned, and I am sure i missed some as well.

I'll answer the question you asked. I think you would be best off with a tow bar if the Fiat can be towed that way. With the dolly, you have to find a place to store it both at home, and when you get to wherever you are going.

I've double towed for nearly 20 years now. I am sure I am over 100,000 miles. I have always been over 65', sometimes up to 73'. I know what the laws are, and make my decisions on what to do with my eyes open.

Good luck.
Nomadac
Explorer
Nov 24, 2017
I would suggest you check with your Fifth Wheel MFG. to see what towing capacity they recommend behind your Fiver.
Me_Again
Explorer III
Nov 24, 2017
azdryheat wrote:
I see boats, jeeps, etc towed behind 5th wheels all the time. Keep us posted what you do.

Yep, we see it all in Arizona. We had a guy show up at our RV Resort with a 40' DP, SUV behind it, and a box trailer behind the SUV. Chris
azdryheat
Explorer
Nov 24, 2017
I see boats, jeeps, etc towed behind 5th wheels all the time. Keep us posted what you do.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Nov 24, 2017
What is potential total length?
Roger10378
Explorer II
Nov 23, 2017
Your total length is going to get you if nothing else does. Most states that allow double towing limit it to 65 ft. total length. There are a few that are more than 65 but also some that are less.
sayoung
Explorer
Nov 23, 2017
thix81 wrote:
I have a 2013 Fiat Abarth that I am looking to pull behind my 38 foot Columbus 5th wheel. I have a few questions on which way to pull it.

- two wheel tow dolly?

-tow bar?

Thoughts?

Thanks

Texas total length is 65 ft & if combined GVWR goes over 26000 lbs need a class A or B upgrade on drivers license.