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down_home
Explorer II
Nov 24, 2015

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 hitch and tow bars then and perhaps the pontoon boat and trailer I want 28 ft total.
I would be towing, in the east to Alabama coast, from Tn, an d from Tn to Michigan and out west I'm not certain where except Oklahoma near the Cherokee Nation.
Is towing two vehicles with total length 80-90ft length legal? still anywhere? Air brakes on coach and towed and surge brakes on boat trailer, or should I convert trailer to air brakes?
Seeking Advice
  • Halmfamily's avatar
    Halmfamily
    Explorer
    Nov 24, 2015
    Not legal to double tow on Alabama. Wanted to do that with my fifth wheel.
  • JAXFL's avatar
    JAXFL
    Explorer
    Nov 24, 2015
    Triple towing is illegal in most states unless the state you live in and have a license for it allows it. Check with the HWY Patrol for the law that covers it.
  • colliehauler's avatar
    colliehauler
    Explorer III
    Nov 24, 2015
    Most pontoon boat trailers I have seen do not even have brakes. The weight is minimal. Unless it's a large heavy boat most boat trailers don't have brakes as well if they do they are surge brakes because of the water.

    As far as length you need to check with the states you go through because they vary. Some have a max length of 65'. Some states it's illegal to double tow and some require a license to do so.

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