Towing a towed and a boat behind mh
This general subject has been tossed around from time to time. Thinking seriously this will be the only way to take a boat with us when RVing. the Motorhome 40ft total, towed about 22 ft including hi...
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There are a few facts I have found in my research:
1. CA is the only state I have found that requires a Class A CDL with doubles endorsement for towing two trailers. I think there are a couple others that require an endorsement, but not a special license.
2. In Montana, what you want to do would be legal, but too long. 75 feet is the max length for a truck/trailer/trailer tow.
3. In most states East of the Mississippi, RV double towing is not allowed.
4. In most states in the West, it is allowed. Some states require the first trailer to be a fifth wheel hitch, some do not.
5. Trailer brake requirements vary by state. Some states require that the second trailer have brakes that can be controlled by the driver, independently of the brakes on the first trailer. I don't know if surge brakes qualify for that or not. Some states require that the second trailer have brakes, regardless of the gross trailer weight.
6. DO NOT rely on the information in ANY "List of Towing Laws" on the internet. Every one I have seen is inaccurate in some ways. They all have the Montana laws messed up, I can see no reason to trust them on the laws in any other state!
Have fun researching the laws in the states you plan to visit.
1. CA is the only state I have found that requires a Class A CDL with doubles endorsement for towing two trailers. I think there are a couple others that require an endorsement, but not a special license.
2. In Montana, what you want to do would be legal, but too long. 75 feet is the max length for a truck/trailer/trailer tow.
3. In most states East of the Mississippi, RV double towing is not allowed.
4. In most states in the West, it is allowed. Some states require the first trailer to be a fifth wheel hitch, some do not.
5. Trailer brake requirements vary by state. Some states require that the second trailer have brakes that can be controlled by the driver, independently of the brakes on the first trailer. I don't know if surge brakes qualify for that or not. Some states require that the second trailer have brakes, regardless of the gross trailer weight.
6. DO NOT rely on the information in ANY "List of Towing Laws" on the internet. Every one I have seen is inaccurate in some ways. They all have the Montana laws messed up, I can see no reason to trust them on the laws in any other state!
Have fun researching the laws in the states you plan to visit.
