Some TT steel frames that the superstructure of the unit that it sits on are "lightweight". Many TTs do have aluminum framing in lieu of wood but some of them now have a lighter construction steel frame with I-beams that are fabricated from 3 pieces of sheet steel and *look* like a regular forged beam. They're inherently weaker. I know because our TT has this type of beam. Have seen the same type on 5 or so other makes and models now and all are on ultra-lites. Barely strong enough to support the factory dry weight of the TT when it's standing still. They'll do anything to reduce weight, even it compromises the entire TT. I've even seen a weld in aluminum framing come apart on a brand new unit from excess frame movement a result of just the mileage from the plant to dealer. The fabricated I-beams are easy to spot by just running a finger along where the welded seam would be and it will feel rough. Last RV show here I was doing that to a lot of TTs and getting some pretty strange looks...
I know of one TT manufacturer that calls the fabricated I-beam "HD". Not sure if that means heavy duty or highly deficient. :R
You most definitely would not want to tow anything else behind a TT with a fabricated type I-beam, let alone carry a lightweight bicycle at the rear.
I saw an ultra-lite toy hauler last summer that had the door at the front on the side, ahead of the axles. Has one of the fabricated type I-beams. He took his 900 lb Harley to cgs in it. He had only just recently bought it. I'd be willing to bet big money that it will develop serious frame cracks in the not too distant future if he keeps doing that.
Otherwise, I wouldn't trust what the CCC says and you're better off going to a scale if you want to push the limits of your unit. And from all the reading of done of the various forums, adding weight to the rear of a TT can be very risky and cause all sorts of serious damage. If it's a brand new unit you need to get the manufacturer's okay in writing. If you don't and something fails, they will deny warranty claims. Be wary, very wary, of anything a dealer tells you. They'll tell you anything you want to hear or to sell a unit.
dc01039 wrote:
boosTT wrote:
You are going to get a lot of replies.
Ultra lights are made light by lightening the frame...
Double towing behind an TT is illegal is most areas.
Both trailers need brakes.
You need to plan your route accordingly to not need to back up.
Best answer is to get a toy hauler.
WTH..?? Ultra Lites are usually Aluminum framed...brakes in Texas are only required at 4500 lbs. and I have checked my routes, double or triple tow is perfectly legal. The last I checked it was 29 States...;
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Utah
Just looking for some "Real World Experience" on the Hitch install...
