I tow a Jeep Wrangler behind my motorhome and also looking at towing a small boat behind Jeep, I have checked the laws and I am legal in many states as long as I am under 70 foot, just wanting to know who also does this and how well does it work, I just can't carry my canoe on Jeep roof, to heavy to lift and no where to put motor, so I bought a trailer for canoe.Also have the police pulled you over for this to check length.Post pics if you got em, would like to see your set-up.

timmac wrote:I tow a Jeep Wrangler behind my motorhome and also looking at towing a small boat behind Jeep, I have checked the laws and I am legal in many states as long as I am under 70 foot, just wanting to know who also does this and how well does it work, I just can't carry my canoe on Jeep roof, to heavy to lift and no where to put motor, so I bought a trailer for canoe.Also have the police pulled you over for this to check length.Post pics if you got em, would like to see your set-up.Here is a link that has a number of MH with trailers behind, and in it is a number of double towshttp://www.irv2.com/forums/f258/trailers-you-tow-behind-your-mh-pictures-of-the-whole-rig-181760.htmlWait for the commercial to end.http://america.discovery.com/tv-shows/epic/videos/the-powerhouse-coach.htm

If you come to Montana, the max length for a double tow (truck/trailer/trailer) is 75 feet. (MCA 61-10-104)Good luck.

Many?I will admit I don't know the laws of every state, but if it's legal in Nevada, that makes three states (that I know of) Montana, Texas and Nevada.It's NOT in Washington, Oregon, California, nor probably every state east of the Mississippi.

My length will be about 62 foot from front bumper of motorhome to back of boat trailer, but my canoe will extend about 2-3 foot beyond trailer, hoping my total length won't exceed 65 foot, will find out Monday when I pick up the trailer.

Here is a link for state laws for double or triple tow as some call it..Just click on the state and read the restrictions..http://towingworld.com/towinglaws.cfm

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Blaster_Man
Explorer
Dec 29, 2013
What are the GCWR and the GVWRs of your MH and the tow ratings of your hitch, chassis, and MH...if any are different?
timmac
Explorer
Dec 29, 2013
mowermech wrote:
timmac wrote:
Here is a link for state laws for double or triple tow as some call it..

Just click on the state and read the restrictions..

http://towingworld.com/towinglaws.cfm

If you are going to rely on that table, be sure you have a good lawyer.
I can't speak for any state other than Montana, but I know it is VERY wrong on several points and, at best, incomplete on others.
I don't believe anything shown there!

Yes states do change laws every year and one must check before traveling, as to Nevada we use to have a R endorsement for triple tow but no longer is needed if under 70 foot.
timmac
Explorer
Dec 29, 2013
Blaster Man wrote:
What is the GCWR and the GVWRof your MH and the tow ratings of your hitch, chassis, and MH...if different?

Mine has 5000lbs towing rate, but Jeep is only 3600lbs and boat with trailer should be about 500lbs.
Executive45
Explorer III
Dec 29, 2013
Come thru California...they need the money...just sayin.....Dennis

P.S. Anyone have more popcorn...:h...I'm out....D
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Dec 29, 2013
GlennLever wrote:
timmac wrote:
I tow a Jeep Wrangler behind my motorhome and also looking at towing a small boat behind Jeep, I have checked the laws and I am legal in many states as long as I am under 70 foot, just wanting to know who also does this and how well does it work, I just can't carry my canoe on Jeep roof, to heavy to lift and no where to put motor, so I bought a trailer for canoe.

Also have the police pulled you over for this to check length.

Post pics if you got em, would like to see your set-up.

Here is a link that has a number of MH with trailers behind, and in it is a number of double tows

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f258/trailers-you-tow-behind-your-mh-pictures-of-the-whole-rig-181760.html

Wait for the commercial to end.

http://america.discovery.com/tv-shows/epic/videos/the-powerhouse-coach.htm

over 100 ft long?
bumpy
Hjudge49
Explorer
Dec 29, 2013
Check the state laws very carefully. Even many of those that permit double towing require that the first trailer be a fifth wheel. Most state laws are designed to deal with tractor trailer rigs, not recreational vehicles and were enacted to regulate over the road truckers who are legal on Federal highways.
rayhough
Explorer
Dec 29, 2013
Why doesn't anyone consider GCWR & GVWR when answering these questions?
Have Happy and safe New Year
wny_pat1
Explorer
Dec 29, 2013
There is always some leo out there somewhere waiting to write a triple tow RVer a ticket longer than a witch's dream! Your day will come. I know one who writes only luxury cars. He has never written a plain Jane Ford or Chevy, but let him see a Mercedes speeding, and he has a field day!!!
wny_pat1
Explorer
Dec 29, 2013
rayhough wrote:
Why doesn't anyone consider GCWR & GVWR when answering these questions?
Have Happy and safe New Year
Cause with the one in the pic that Glenn posted, with 7 axles, it is probably under the GCWR and GVWR. Those Class 8 truck chassis are rated at GVWR of 52.000 pounds and can tow behind it another 40,000 to 60,000 pounds behind it. It does not compare to your average Diesel Pusher, let alone a average gas powered motorhome.

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