Pulling A Train
How Safe/Unsafe would it be to pull a 30' camper with an 18' pontoon boat behind it with a pick-up truck?
Forum Discussion
Bionic Man wrote:
Welcome to the forum. You have stumbled onto one of the more controversial topics here - that of double tow.
I would advise you to do some specific research on your own, as you have already, and will continue to, get bad information here.
Most states allow double tow. East and West coast states are the exception. Very few have a requirement that the first trailer be a 5er (although I wouldn't tandem tow with a bumper pull). Each state sets their own length limit, although in my experience, I have never seen nor heard 1st hand experience of it actually being enforced.
I have double towed for about 15 years now. With a lighter boat, and a properly set up hitch on the back of the trailer, you are unlikely to have problems.
A few photos of mine over the years. I still tandem tow my fishing boat, but we have moved on from the ATVs, and the new ski boat is too big to tow behind the 5
My experience very similar. Been doing so with a few different configurations. From 37' toy hauler with jetskis.... To 40' traditional 5er with utility trailer and SXS/ATV.
Over length. 74' long. Limit in my state (OK) for a power unit and single towed unit is 70'. Limit for a power unit and two towed units is 65'. Go figure.
Safety is not specific to (well maintained) equipment. Safety is an act or state of being.
