Tow a 5th wheel with anything

[pkunk]

Not that I would condone this with a SUV but thought the concept & execution was excellent.tow it

[JeepBus]

You can tow anything with the right dolly :C

[laknox]

NJRVer wrote:

laknox wrote:

pkunk wrote:
Not that I would condone this with a SUV but thought the concept & execution was excellent.tow it

I've seen one. Neat hitch. Gives you 2 extra tires for braking and helps extra-long FWs track better in a turn, since it kicks the pin out further.

Lyle

Except lose the advantage 5'ers have with lack of sway over TT.

Not according the gentleman I talked to who was towing a huge Alfa Gold with an F350 with a Razr on the truck bed and 60 gallons of fresh water and 50 gallons of diesel in tanks under the platform the Razr was on. I think that most of you don't realize that the dolly is attached to the TV at 3 points; the receiver hitch, as well as 2 other receivers bolted to the TV's frame. It transfers very little weight to the TV. They are no different that a swivel-wheel platform in attachment.

Lyle

[JIMNLIN]

rusty wrote:
Sort of an apples and oranges comparison between this kluge and a FedEx tractor pulling wiggle wagons, isn't it?

No not at all. However I would say a system like the the automated safety hitch system eliminates wiggle.

The first hitch (as many states require on non-commercial doubles) on the FedEx tractor to the 1st trailer is a 5th wheel hitch, not a receiver/ball hitch, IF the dolly is considered to be a trailer.

Not necessarily. Depends on the dolly.

The big rig tow dollies use a pintle hitch, right?

Pintle and 5th wheel.

Your assuming all big rig dollies are the same which they are not. Now it might be true FedEx uses a certain dolly.

Any how my point was just what I said ;
** We think nothing of the trucking industry using several types of tow dollies to make up a A train/etc on our highways.**

[recycler]

Interesting use of an OBS superduty front axle. Was going to build a tandem axle device similiar to that to tow my brother's Cougar 5'er behind my truck camper ladden F550 before I turned it into a truck conversion motorhome. Long as the tv had heavy enough hitch and driver is capable of pulling 5'er.

[SuperiorBound]

I am with the why group. I don't understand why I would have a 5th wheel if I didn't have the vehicle to tow it. If I had the truck and trailer but was replacing the truck wouldn't I just get another truck? Maybe I am just too practical, I went with a small teardrop since I drive a VW Beetle. Now I keep it cause I love it

[valhalla360]

May get you in trouble in some states for double towing but as others have said...why?

The advantage of a 5th wheel is the stability that comes from planting the pin weight over the rear axle. If you don't want a pickup, just get a bumper pull trailer.

[jjj]

Neat concept if done properly but they are so darn ugly.

[Terryallan]

My question is still. Why?

[RustyJC]

JIMNLIN wrote:
RV websites are a great source of amusing opinions/silly comments about trucking issues even where tow dollies are concerned.
We think nothing of the trucking industry using several types of tow dollies to make up a A train/etc on our highways.

Sort of an apples and oranges comparison between this kluge and a FedEx tractor pulling wiggle wagons, isn't it? The first hitch (as many states require on non-commercial doubles) on the FedEx tractor to the 1st trailer is a 5th wheel hitch, not a receiver/ball hitch, IF the dolly is considered to be a trailer. The big rig tow dollies use a pintle hitch, right?

Rusty

[Nolan]

robsouth wrote:
If you're going to do it, do it right!!!

I see a lot of pickup trucks towing trailers that look like the SUV. Rear end squatting, front up in the air.

[NJRVer]

laknox wrote:

pkunk wrote:
Not that I would condone this with a SUV but thought the concept & execution was excellent.tow it

I've seen one. Neat hitch. Gives you 2 extra tires for braking and helps extra-long FWs track better in a turn, since it kicks the pin out further.

Lyle

Except lose the advantage 5'ers have with lack of sway over TT.

[fj12ryder]

They must be great because they sure are popular, and there are so many of them in use.

[JIMNLIN]

RV websites are a great source of amusing opinions/silly comments about trucking issues even where tow dollies are concerned.
We think nothing of the trucking industry using several types of tow dollies to make up a A train/etc on our highways.

The first dolly I saw was 40+ years ago and was behind a '70s one ton Suburban pulling a 33'-35' GN LEQ horse trailer. Very popular combo around horse race tracks and horse shows.
This particular tow dolly had 16" truck tires on a 6k rated axle/brakes. With three 6k axle on the trailer plus the dolly gave him 24000 lb of trailer braking performance...... not counting the burb.
This particular owner says his biggest like was no waggin' the dog issues in any situation.

[RustyJC]

gbopp wrote:

robsouth wrote:
If you're going to do it, do it right!!!

Just think of the traction that Blazer would have on the rear wheels, it would be great in the snow. :E

Except for that steering thing....

Rusty