Towing golf cart

Winged One wrote:
He doesn't have to go with a swivel wheel. A regular trailer will work. I think, based on his statement to move the cart back, he is contemplating a regular trailer.

BTW OP, you need 10% weight on the hitch. You get more than 50% of the weight behind the axle and you will be sorry you did real fast.

You're right. I misinterpreted the "bolted to the frame" as the double-receiver setup for a swivel-wheel. My bad...

FWIW, Jayco now lists a GVW for their FWs alone as well as a max GVW, for combined weight of the FW and a 3k trailer, with 300lb max tongue weight. Right nice of 'em!

Lyle

He doesn't have to go with a swivel wheel. A regular trailer will work. I think, based on his statement to move the cart back, he is contemplating a regular trailer.

BTW OP, you need 10% weight on the hitch. You get more than 50% of the weight behind the axle and you will be sorry you did real fast.

DannyA wrote:
I have a 2013 Sabre Silhouette.
Was looking on etrailer and they have a hitch that can be welded or bolted to the frame.
Wanting to carry golf cart on a two wheel trailer.
Needing advice as to how this will work if it will work at all.
Thanks

First, don't call it a "trailer"; call it a "swivel-wheel platform". You start getting into actual definitions of what's a trailer and what's not. Some places don't allow doubles of 2 "trailers" but consider the platform an "extension". Other states require it to be a trailer, with separate s/n =and= license plate. Some allow commercial trucks to have rear tag axles, but don't allow the swivel-wheels as a similar extension. It's a =very= slippery slope and you run your chances. If it's legal in TN, and that's where you're likely to do most of your towing, then go for it. If you're likely to run through surrounding states where it's not, then be prepared to leave it by the side of the road, then figure out how you're going to get it home.

That said, you also have to be aware of frame and towability issues, as you've already alluded to. Our "hitch guy" told me that he's removed a swivel-wheel setup off a FW because it lightened the pin so much that it was like towing a badly weighted bumper pull and nearly wrecked the truck. It's not like you can really shift much weight on a swivel-wheel, since the wheels re at the extreme rear, so most of the weight is still going to be on the FW. The frame can be beefed up, but you still can only do so much.

Lyle

Lippert the frame maker that makes 90% plus of the RV frames sells a hitch that can tow a boat. You will have to check with them if it will work on your RV. They also make bunch of bikes ranks that fits most RVs.

Lippert Store

DannyA, if you've got enough:

Truck
Trailer Frame
& Hitch,

you'll be fine.

Double towing is discussed endlessly in the forum, try a search for more reading on the subject than you can stand :)

Might want to think about a rear view camera as well. Also discusssed endlessly.

Thanks for the reply's.
I see people towing boats all the time, realize that doesn't make it right. Don't think being legal is a problem where I live.
I was concerned about weight on the frame where the hitch is attached but think that can be taken care of by where the cart is located on the trailer. By moving the cart back I can take all the weight off the hitch that I want.

http://onlinetowingguide.com/towing_laws.html
scroll to right to see about towing 2 trailers

Sabre will void your warranty. Though on a 2013, it's already void.

The only anecdotal advice is that there was 1 user on the ForestRiverForums.com with a 36QBOK who added an Idaho Tote type of "trailer" for a gulf cart. A bit later, he ended up with a buckled frame between the two axles. I know that Sabre denied him due to that. I don't think anyone can say it was definitely it, but I've seen enough that I wouldn't do it.

If I get a golf cart, it's going on a specialty-built rack on top of the truck's cab. The golf cart will have a removable top that will come off for travel to limit the golf cart's height to be no higher than the fifth wheel itself.

If it's legal, and the mfg says the frame can hold it, make sure you don't go cheap on the trailer. Make sure it's wheels are about the same size as the trailer wheels and also check the speed rating of the tires on those wheels. Many of the small single axle trailer tires are only rated for 45mph. A blow out on the trailer will certainly ruin any trip you're on....Dennis

It can be done, although it is not legal in all states. Many states have maximum length restrictions and I think SC bans "double towing" all together.

Search Triple towing laws.