Pulling a flatbed

[reno82]

Knowing that I'm limited to the weight limits of the DP motorhome, can you legally pull a 21' flatbed trailer with a jeep and ATV behind a 38' motorhome or do I need a different class license because of the length?

[ferndaleflyer]

I tow a 32ft enclosed behind a 40ft DP 325 Cummins and so far have never had a power or length problem......seems to me if you drive like you have some sense no one bothers you.

[Tom_Barb]

Trackrig wrote:
I assumed the ATV was going on the flatbed and then Jeep behind those two?

Bill

He's not triple towing, he has the ATV and jeep on the trailer, we do that often no problems.

[Tom_Barb]

Fishinghat wrote:
While the question appears to be one of the legal or licensing problems with length, the real question here should be of overloading the chassis on the coach.

You'd have to have one very cheaply built M/H not to pull a trailer loaded with a jeep and quad.

my trailer loaded is less than 5k#

[Tom_Barb]

reno82 wrote:
Knowing that I'm limited to the weight limits of the DP motorhome, can you legally pull a 21' flatbed trailer with a jeep and ATV behind a 38' motorhome or do I need a different class license because of the length?

We are a 40 motorhome, pulling a 18' flat bed with a jeep on it and we are over all length 62' here in WA the max length is 75'.

We've done almost every state that way no problems.

[Fishinghat]

While the question appears to be one of the legal or licensing problems with length, the real question here should be of overloading the chassis on the coach. Brakes, radiator and suspension limits need to be addressed.

The three most popular Cummins engines are the ISB, the ISC/ISL, and the ISM. You'll need at least the ISC/ISL and the ISM would be better. Unfortunately, the ISM is available on only a few top end coaches. The ISC or ISL with the side radiator on a chassis with full air suspension and air brakes would be a good choice.

As for using a gas powered coach, I wouldn't recommend it.

As for length limitations, I've never heard of anyone in a motorhome getting stopped or checked. You won't need another license if the license you have in your state is sufficient.

[Trackrig]

I assumed the ATV was going on the flatbed and then Jeep behind those two?

Bill

[hotjag1]

I think the OP intends to put the Jeep and atv on the flatbed. See profile picture...We pull a 22' enclosed car hauler behind a 40 footer. No problem at all. No special license. You will be legal in most if not all states.

[Trackrig]

82' long when you add in towbars, I don't think so. It not a matter of getting a license. How much horse power / torque do you have?

Bill