Pulling a TT that is pulling a Boat Trailer
Is this possible or legal? Hi everyone. I used to own an RV and had to get rid of it. I'm looking to get back into the game. However, I'm really into fishing since I got a little 14' aluminum fis...
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In addition to the legal aspects, what is the hitch weight of the boat trailer (fully loaded).
One of the reasons 5th wheels are allowed is 5th wheels normally start at 20-25% of the trailer weight on the hitch and the spacing of the 5th wheel axles, means only around 50% of the 2nd trailer hitch weight comes off the pin weight...therefore it's usually not an issue.
On the other hand, bumper pull trailers usually run 12-15% on the hitch and due to wheel spacing, closer to 80% of the 2nd trailer hitch weight comes off the pin weight...this makes it far more likely that the hitch weight on the main trailer is too light and it gets squirly when towing.
One of the reasons 5th wheels are allowed is 5th wheels normally start at 20-25% of the trailer weight on the hitch and the spacing of the 5th wheel axles, means only around 50% of the 2nd trailer hitch weight comes off the pin weight...therefore it's usually not an issue.
On the other hand, bumper pull trailers usually run 12-15% on the hitch and due to wheel spacing, closer to 80% of the 2nd trailer hitch weight comes off the pin weight...this makes it far more likely that the hitch weight on the main trailer is too light and it gets squirly when towing.
