pulling a toad
In states that allow Double towing would a car towed 4-down behind a 5th be allowed?
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Four down creates a problem I believe. Remember the 5th wheel swings much further out than a standard tow vehicle because of where the axles set, even further than an over the road truck. I don't think a 4 down toad could track that fast.
The other issues is the 2nd tow creates a huge side stress when turning in town, because it is trying to track behind your 5er at extreme angles, and it's pretty hard on your spring hangers and trailer suspension. A steering axle would take a lot more "pull" to turn the wheels than a regular trailer would require.
I won't try to analyze what happen to this guy, but the story goes he didn't get very far 4 down behind his 5er.
The other issues is the 2nd tow creates a huge side stress when turning in town, because it is trying to track behind your 5er at extreme angles, and it's pretty hard on your spring hangers and trailer suspension. A steering axle would take a lot more "pull" to turn the wheels than a regular trailer would require.
I won't try to analyze what happen to this guy, but the story goes he didn't get very far 4 down behind his 5er.
