Cummins12V98 wrote:
We are talking RV's here and "triple tow" seems to be what it's called.
It's only called triple towing by those who know what they're talking about. The legal definition, as used in state and fed statutes, is a pickup pulling a 5th wheel with a trailer behind is a double tow.
Just because some websites use the term 'triple tow" doesn't mean it's right. It only means they don't know or understand what the definition is.
BTW, I taught vehicle law for many years and was one of the first in the state to be certified in FMCSA enforcement. How much legal training do you have in the topic?
If you contact an law enforcement agency and talk to anyone of the officers trained in truck enforcement then ask about triple towing they'll assume you know what you're talking about and respond about a tow vehicle pulling 3 trailers. Why? Because that's the legal definition.
Here's a clearly worded definition from MI which mirrors the federal statutes:
Under Section 721 of the Michigan Vehicle Code, pickup trucks equipped with a fifth-wheel assembly may, with certain restrictions, tow two trailers. This double trailer combination is sometimes called a recreational double. Drivers must pass a knowledge test to receive their recreational double endorsement. The information in this pamphlet will help you prepare for the knowledge test. Definition A recreational double is a pickup truck pulling a fifth-wheel trailer, designed for recreational living purposes, with a second trailer attached to the rear of the fifth-wheel trailer. The pickup truck must have a towing rating equal to, or greater than, the weight being towed.
