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patriotgrunt
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Jan 06, 2017

Towing two trailer at one time

I've always been amazed by the people who tow a RV and their boat at the same time, but I'm curious if it changes how you drive? Can you back-up both trailers at the same time in a normal fashion or is there a trick? How do they handle taking turns?

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  • I can back up the 2nd trailer, just have takes a lot more concentration. Other than that... I just have to be aware I'm another 20' longer, and I leave more stopping room because the combination is more likely to become unsettled during emergency maneuvers (it hasn't been a problem for me, but physics). The 2nd trailer tires track almost exactly with the first trailer.

    If the 2nd trailer isn't as wide as the first, definitely consider a camera, or you would never know if something is wrong, and not being able see it until it turns would make backing almost impossible.
  • I believe that to tow 2 trailers, one of them has to be a 5th wheel. At least that's the law in AZ. The guy with the camper towing two trailers needed to be stopped in his tracks.
  • Big issue is that they are not legal in all states. I say a guy with a TC, horse trailer (2 horse) and boat. A state cop had him pulled over, he was not allowed to continue.

    Just because it's legal where you licensed them, doesn't mean you're legal in other states.
  • My trailer behind FW, tracks very true to the FW. As you may know, a FW does track to the inside, so you still have to allow for wider turn.

    You can back two trailers, but not too far.

    Jerry
  • You can back them up, pretty easily in fact.
    http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k0VHFK7Njps
  • You can't really back them up. Going down the highway isn't much different, though.