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โMay-19-2017 03:21 PM
GrumpyandGrandma wrote:F-TROUP wrote:
CDL with doubles endorsement and DOT physical every other year
65' form TV front bumper to rear bumper of 2nd trailer
Brakes required on second trailer
But still only in certain states. Just about every state on the east coast prohibit double RV/trailer towing.
โMay-19-2017 03:19 PM
laknox wrote:paul_arc wrote:
Hello all, I am looking to change my camping set up and go with a 5th wheel camper which will double tow my flat bed trailer. I am looking for which manufactures and companies have strong frames that could handle a trailer behind it. The trailer is approx 6k lbs loaded, so not too much weight. Tongue weight is pretty minimal.
I am just not too sure what decent manufactures to start doing research on.
I would say frame strength is priority #1.
#2 would be the quality of the trailer its self.
Thanks
Depending on what you get, you'd likely need to reinforce the FW frame all the way to in front of the front axle, to support a 600-800 lb tongue weight. A very few mfrs =might= consider beefing up a frame to handle this kind of weight, but they're very few and far between. Hell, give Space Craft a call and see what a full-on custom would cost. ๐
Lyle
โMay-19-2017 03:17 PM
memtb wrote:
Paul, if you are considering a used 5'r, take a look at the Teton Royals and Grands. They are pretty "beefy" in frame structure. But, 6K is a pretty good load! memtb
โMay-19-2017 02:29 PM
F-TROUP wrote:
CDL with doubles endorsement and DOT physical every other year
65' form TV front bumper to rear bumper of 2nd trailer
Brakes required on second trailer
โMay-19-2017 11:35 AM
paul_arc wrote:
Hello all, I am looking to change my camping set up and go with a 5th wheel camper which will double tow my flat bed trailer. I am looking for which manufactures and companies have strong frames that could handle a trailer behind it. The trailer is approx 6k lbs loaded, so not too much weight. Tongue weight is pretty minimal.
I am just not too sure what decent manufactures to start doing research on.
I would say frame strength is priority #1.
#2 would be the quality of the trailer its self.
Thanks
โMay-19-2017 11:22 AM
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โMay-19-2017 06:45 AM
reluyog wrote:
I double tow sometimes, and the 2nd trailer weighs about 4800 with a car inside. I'm headed out shortly to pick up a new tandem axle 16 foot open car hauler to have the option of bringing a different car. That will result in about 5800 lbs for the second trailer. I do run two brake controllers with paired 10 gauge wires for each braking circuit to the rv plug on back of the 5th wheel, plus 3 cameras on the back of the 5th. All lighting is 10 gauge, and entirely independent of the first trailer. I built the hitch myself. Trailer is a '95 Carriage that has a 2x6 box over 2x6 box frame.
โMay-19-2017 06:39 AM
R12RTee wrote:
DRV has a 15 inch rectangular boxed steel frame. When ordered I had DRV increase the wall thickness that is standard at 1/8 inch, to side walls with 1/4 inch thickness. It does add a bit of weight to the camper.
โMay-19-2017 06:29 AM
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โMay-18-2017 08:02 PM
Earl E wrote:
I can't say much about what you are trying to do but contact Northwood and ask them. I do know that there aren't many fivers with a better frame than Arctic Fox. Northwood makes their own frames: no Lipperts in the bunch. They are great to work with and will be upfront and honest with their answers.
When you look at maximum tow weight for your truck--you are going to take a mighty big truck to tow the weight of the trailer and the additional tow.
โMay-18-2017 07:58 PM