Questions for double pulling

allen8106 wrote:
Below is a link that gives towing restrictions for every state. Click on the state then check the "Triple Tow" line and read notes as appropriate. A few states say it is not allowed. Most allow it with either a 65 ft or a 70 ft length limit.


http://towingworld.com/towinglaws.cfm

I can't speak to other states, but that list is WRONG about Montana!
There is no "Towing Speed Limit" here.
The maximum length for truck/trailer/trailer is 75 feet, not 70.
The maximum length for truck/trailer is 65 feet, not 75.
There IS a braking requirement for towed motor vehicles. It is a braking Performance Standard.
For length, see MCA 61-10-104
For braking performance, see MCA 61-9-312

Biggest reason I bought an aluminum trailer for hauling my RZR and Harley/wife's Sportsman is I can pick up the tongue when it is empty an move it any where I want.

I position the trailer close to the fiver using the ATV. Back into the hitch using a rear camera. I have marked the camera screen with a magic marker because the view is a little distorted. Hitch up the trailer, load the ATV and be on your way. It really hasn't been a problem.

We have towed our boats with our fifth wheels since 1993. Generally have the wife guide me to close to the hitch and then move it to the ball. It sometimes takes a while if I don't follow the directions properly, but we have always gotten it done. Worked with our 21.5' fifth and now with our 26.5 RLS Jayco. Have given some thought to the back-up camera but reviews on the wireless ones are less than encouraging so have not taken the leap yet. And, it's not triple towing as allen above says, it's double "towing", you just have three items in the train. I think the legal length here in Wyoming is 75' and you don't need a special driver's license, just common sense.

Below is a link that gives towing restrictions for every state. Click on the state then check the "Triple Tow" line and read notes as appropriate. A few states say it is not allowed. Most allow it with either a 65 ft or a 70 ft length limit.


http://towingworld.com/towinglaws.cfm

GON2SKI wrote:
Rear view camera with speaker should be helpful.

x2 on camera. Then you can see what the trailer is doing and see cars behind you.
After you have towed with a rear view camera you will never go without one even when you are not double towing.

b_pilot wrote:
I am considering having a hitch put on the back of my Bighorn 5th wheel so that I can pull my ATVs to Colorado. I see this being done frequently. I have a 2013 GMC 3500 Duramax Dually so pulling shouldn't be a problem. My biggest concern is how to hitch up the ATV trailer to the 5th wheel. My ATV trailer is too heavy to manhandle and hitch to the 5th wheel. I always back the truck into the ATV trailer, but how do you hitch to a 5th wheel? Where do I find info on what states will not allow double pulling?

If you have the hitch installed, make sure they build a substantial sub-frame for the hitch...one that extends several feet towards the axles. Many examples have been shown here.

Lyle

b_pilot wrote:
I am considering having a hitch put on the back of my Bighorn 5th wheel so that I can pull my ATVs to Colorado. I see this being done frequently. I have a 2013 GMC 3500 Duramax Dually so pulling shouldn't be a problem.

Where do I find info on what states will not allow double pulling?

Tx has 65ft max lenght on rv combo's.Chk combined GVWR cause here if your total goes over 26000 rateing then you need to obtain "A" instead of "C" non-commercial Tx license.In the Tx handbook you have to go to "exceptions to the exemptions".does not require any other endorsement such as "doubles" like CDL.
You can get all the Tx drivers handbooks online from the state.

pbar34 wrote:
When we haul our 21' boat (way too heavy to move around), I back the 5ver to the boat and hitch it up that way. Wife spots for me and it works great. A bit harder than backing the truck to the trailer along but no much.

Phil

x3 My wife also is my guide to hook up the boat. We have been doing this for 10 yrs and never a problem.

Rear view camera with speaker should be helpful.