Double Towing in NC

[Anson]

does anyone know if there are restrictions in the state of NC about towing doubles, im looking at hooking up a jet ski trailer behind the 5th wheel and don't seem to see anything about it being a law.

[wandering1]

If you really want to know check with the state hiway patrol and ask.

[3PuttNut]

I am not going to say whether it is legal or not, but driving back from Emerald Isle, NC to Kernersville, NC today we saw 5 different rigs who were double towing. All were 5th wheels with golf carts on open trailers pulled behind the camper.

[Anson]

I Live in NC

[lawnspecialties]

wendi82 wrote:
I was told that I could pull my camper and boat at the same time as long as neither of them were over 29ft. I see it all the time because of where I live so I wanted to know what the "law" is.

What state are you in?

[wendi82]

I was told that I could pull my camper and boat at the same time as long as neither of them were over 29ft. I see it all the time because of where I live so I wanted to know what the "law" is.

[fj12ryder]

It just occurs to me that I didn't make it very clear that the SmartTrailer was being towed behind a 34' Big Sky 5th wheel. Just clarifying.

[Anson]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts on this, I will look into it closer.

[lawnspecialties]

Technically, its not allowed in most states along the east coast; including NC. But that being said, I've seen it from time to time here in the Raleigh area along I-40 and on I-95.

Towing something small like a Jetski or a grill would probably be let slide. Most troopers have better things to do here but you never know.

Biggest I've ever seen though was a ski boat behind a fifth wheel on Hwy. 64 just outside of Knightdale.

[Terryallan]

Anson wrote:
does anyone know if there are restrictions in the state of NC about towing doubles, im looking at hooking up a jet ski trailer behind the 5th wheel and don't seem to see anything about it being a law.

you could check with your local RV dealer as well. Most have a copy of the towing laws as they apply to RVs/.

The dealer I used, looked in his book, and told us NC did not allow it.

[fj12ryder]

I've towed in North Carolina several times with my SmartTrailer, which is a type of swivel wheel trailer. I never got stopped or checked out. We have been out there staying to ride the roads in the area.

However, as you may know YMMV.

[Anson]

yeah is kinda a odd thing but I was hoping it would be just the length of everything combinded but Guess I will be looking at making a phone call. Thanks for the Look out.

[n7bsn]

The quick and dirty guide I checked said no.
But the final authority is your state authorities, if making certain you have the right answer is important, check with them.