Swivel Wheel Motorcylce Trailer

The SmartTrailer has 2 ball couplers, so by your definition it's a trailer. :) And so are the rest of them IMO. They aren't permanently attached to the trailer so they are trailers.

Quit calling them trailers! They are extensions of the 5th wheel if bolts are used at the attachment points vs ball and couplers! Chris

Yes, Virginia doesn't allow double tow, but we were never stopped while we were there with out Smart Trailer in tow. We covered a fair amount of the state and were never given a second look.

That doesn't mean you won't get stopped, but it does reinforce my opinion, yes, just my opinion, that the swivelwheel type trailers are given more latitude than a conventional one. We've been to, and through, North Carolina several times with our Smart Trailer with no issues.

As always, YMMV.

Bill1374 wrote:
In NY, they are considered to be a trailer and since we can't tow doubles, that rules them out.

Bill

It's my understanding that the same applies for VA.

In NY, they are considered to be a trailer and since we can't tow doubles, that rules them out.

Bill

I pulled 2 bikes on SmartTrailer behind our Big Sky for three years and, all in all, it did an admirable job:



We traveled through several states that don't allow double towing and had no issues whatsoever. In fact no one gave us a second look. I think the swivel wheel type trailers are scrutinized less than a conventional trailer when they are behind a 5th wheel.

You do have to be aware of "tail swing" since you're adding at least 6 feet to the end of your 5er. OTOH it is wonderful to be able to back up with the trailer attached.

Never used one but seriously considered. For me, living in the heart of "no doubles" land, it too easily invited extra, unwanted attention from law enforcement, so I ruled it, and others like it, out. Right now, I'm torn between going conventional 5er with motorcycle loader on flatbed TV, or a toy hauler with conventional pickup.

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