Golf Cart Behind FW

[dkelly1208]

Wondering if anybody has used the swivel wheel or Idaho tote system to tow a golf cart behind a FW?

[maryputney]

I agree with you GrumpyandGrandma!!

[Wadcutter]

WTP-GC wrote:
Funny.
I have two FHP officers in my family. One says double tow is allowed with a regular license. The other says it's not allowed unless you have a CDL. I've read the statute and the CDL handbook (which agrees with the statute). Both sources indicate double tow is allowed with a CDL.

If you've read the statute then cite please.

[BarneyS]

[fj12ryder]

A swivel wheel is considered a trailer in some states. A forthright swivelwheel builder will tell you that it varies according to the states' DMV regulations. In your state it may be considered part of the 5th wheel, other states may not consider it that.

I was never ticketed but that could simply be the luck of the draw. I always figured "What the heck" and acted accordingly. I traveled in and through several states that don't allow double towing and was never stopped, or even looked at as far as I could tell. But I could have just been lucky.

[CWSWine]

fj12ryder wrote:
What I'm saying is that it isn't necessarily legal in another state just because it is legal in yours. Your state may allow you to legally tow a trailer behind your 5th wheel, some states do not, and you can be ticketed in those states.

You may not think that's the way it works, but it could prove to be an expensive lesson learned.

I didn't say anything about towing a trailer I said a swivel wheel and it isn't considered a trailer but extension in my state. It connects to the frame of the 5er via either a two or three point attachment and has one or two wheels for help supporting the weight. According to the manufacture they have not heard of a case where it is consider a trailer and ticketed. If it extends less than 48 inches from the back it doesn't need lights.

[fj12ryder]

What I'm saying is that it isn't necessarily legal in another state just because it is legal in yours. Your state may allow you to legally tow a trailer behind your 5th wheel, some states do not, and you can be ticketed in those states.

You may not think that's the way it works, but it could prove to be an expensive lesson learned.

[CWSWine]

fj12ryder wrote:
They can ticket you if you're not complying with their state's DMV rules. It may be legal in your home state, but you need to make sure you'll be complying with the states' rules you'll be passing through. No reciprocity where this is concerned.

What you are saying is that if my state doesn't require license plates and lights to travel though another state I would have to get license plates in that state for a trailer and install lights. Wow that means I would have to a residence in that state to get the plates. I don't think that is the way it works...

[fj12ryder]

They can ticket you if you're not complying with their state's DMV rules. It may be legal in your home state, but you need to make sure you'll be complying with the states' rules you'll be passing through. No reciprocity where this is concerned.

[CWSWine]

When I researched swivel wheel in my state and they told me it didn't require a tag or lights since it was not trailer but other states seeing as a trailer? Could they ticket me for not having lights or tag or do they have go by my states rules?

[WTP-GC]

GrumpyandGrandma wrote:

WTP-GC wrote:
There's a difference between "illegal" and "requires endorsement". It is not illegal (as a blanket term) to double tow in FL, but by the letter of the law, you need to have a CDL.

Wish I had kept the "E" mail, but it seems that the FHP disagrees with you. They even sent me the statute number that said it was a no-no. No mention of CDL or anything else as an exception.

Funny.
I have two FHP officers in my family. One says double tow is allowed with a regular license. The other says it's not allowed unless you have a CDL. I've read the statute and the CDL handbook (which agrees with the statute). Both sources indicate double tow is allowed with a CDL.

[laknox]

dkelly1208 wrote:
Thanks for the replies. I am going to hold off on getting one. Between the cost of the Idaho Tote, golf cart and installation I will be able to rent carts for a long time before I go in the hole. Thanks again for the info.

Bet you could find a good used one to buy and just schlep your batteries from home to put in it, and not have to buy, and worry about, a second set. 🙂

Lyle

[GrumpyandGrandm]

WTP-GC wrote:
There's a difference between "illegal" and "requires endorsement". It is not illegal (as a blanket term) to double tow in FL, but by the letter of the law, you need to have a CDL.

Wish I had kept the "E" mail, but it seems that the FHP disagrees with you. They even sent me the statute number that said it was a no-no. No mention of CDL or anything else as an exception.

[dkelly1208]

Thanks for the replies. I am going to hold off on getting one. Between the cost of the Idaho Tote, golf cart and installation I will be able to rent carts for a long time before I go in the hole. Thanks again for the info.

[laknox]

dkelly1208 wrote:
Wondering if anybody has used the swivel wheel or Idaho tote system to tow a golf cart behind a FW?

Our "hitch guy" put a swivel-wheel on one of his customer's FWs and took it off after only 2 trips. Seems that the FW may have been pin-light to begin with and this only made the problem worse. Owner hated the handling, so removed the tote. Just saying that this can be a consideration.

Lyle