How many of you tow doubles?

discovery4us wrote:
I had surge brakes installed on my second trailer. I also had an auxiliary diesel tank in the bed to avoid fueling issues. Did still encounter a couple times when we had to pull into a large parking lot and drop the second trailer, fuel and then hook back up.
I made a point to be completely legal and talked with CHP, local PD, and the DMV so as to avoid any issues. Did have a few conversations with DOT officers in CA while towing and they were all good to deal with. Oregon highway patrol was having lunch at the same diner we were at and did question the legality of our set up but as soon as they heard we were headed back to CA they were no longer interested :).
I don't see myself doing it again any time soon but wouldn't hesitate to do it again. It is a great way to RV and have a choice of toys or no toys.

That's just it, I like toys.

I had surge brakes installed on my second trailer. I also had an auxiliary diesel tank in the bed to avoid fueling issues. Did still encounter a couple times when we had to pull into a large parking lot and drop the second trailer, fuel and then hook back up.
I made a point to be completely legal and talked with CHP, local PD, and the DMV so as to avoid any issues. Did have a few conversations with DOT officers in CA while towing and they were all good to deal with. Oregon highway patrol was having lunch at the same diner we were at and did question the legality of our set up but as soon as they heard we were headed back to CA they were no longer interested :).
I don't see myself doing it again any time soon but wouldn't hesitate to do it again. It is a great way to RV and have a choice of toys or no toys.

In Montana, the maximum length for a truck/trailer/trailer combination is 75 feet.
The first trailer does not have to be a fifth wheel hitch.
The second trailer is supposed to have brakes that can be controlled by the driver. I would bet that most boat trailers running around the state in a doubles configuration do not have brakes.
I have thought about doing it, but DW says she won't ride with me if I do...

Blanco1 wrote:

timmac wrote:
I use to tow doubles and it was a pain, to long for some gas stations and changing lanes was stressful sometimes so I had this made..

I just cant afford to buy & or store a rig that big!

Big "pole barns" aren't very expensive! Just adds a little to the already expensive RV'ing experience! ;)

Bionic Man wrote:
I've done it for years.

I no longer will do it with my ski boat, as I upgraded and the new boat is just too big. But I still tow my 16' fishing boat behind my 5er.

I added a 60 gallon auxiliary fuel tank to solve any fueling concerns. I drop the boat in the parking lot at the boat ramp, go park my 5er, come back and get the boat.

Sure beats taking two vehicles.

& yeah thats what I was thinking...
If I dont get a new TC with nice fancy remote control remove off the truck legs & so forth I'd just go 5er & probably easier to seperate, just more of an issue finding places to get fuel & etc, being you dont wanna back up.
& my plan is to travel the entire coutry so I never will know for sure what I'm gonna deal with when i need fuel & stuff.

timmac wrote:
I use to tow doubles and it was a pain, to long for some gas stations and changing lanes was stressful sometimes so I had this made..

I just cant afford to buy & or store a rig that big!

I've done it for years.

I no longer will do it with my ski boat, as I upgraded and the new boat is just too big. But I still tow my 16' fishing boat behind my 5er.

I added a 60 gallon auxiliary fuel tank to solve any fueling concerns. I drop the boat in the parking lot at the boat ramp, go park my 5er, come back and get the boat.

Sure beats taking two vehicles.

I use to tow doubles and it was a pain, to long for some gas stations and changing lanes was stressful sometimes so I had this made..

We do it a bit, but pretty much in Wyoming only. Too long for most states!

JS Kid wrote:
If I remember correctly about 10 or 15 years ago it was legal in Oregon

I know for a fact that recreational doubles was illegal 25 years ago, and am unaware of any period when it was legal.