Sorry if this is a common question . . I did a search and only found one thread that was 3 years old.

First Question:I have a 35ft Travel trailer and want to tow a very small trailer behind it . . . maybe 7 feet long, can I do that? I don't think that length is an issue, but I'm more concerned about the laws around towing two trailers at once. . . . I've never done it.

Second Question: I am wanting to put a Polaris Ranger on the second trailer. It weighs about 1300lbs. I will be using a design similar to the one on www.swivelwheel.com so it tracks with the travel trailer. I am guessing that my tongue weight will be around 600-700 lbs. How much tongue weight can a travel trailer support? I have two 10-inch I-Beams that I would have a solid hitch welded to. I wouldn't mount the hitch to the bumper. What do you guys think?

 

up here in AB,Sask,MB you can tow two in tow like that , not in BC though. i think the max length pretty much anywhere is 60ft total ( other will chime in on this) but you really need to do some homework on your trailer. my 38' eagle states everywhere that is cannot tow other trailers behind it, and for liabilty issues i wont . my best advice is to contact you trailer mfg , or search their website.

 

Here in AR, max length including truck is 65' (I called DOT). I was going to try to pull TT & boat but was 73' (pic in my gallery). Bought wife a Durango to pull the boat because I had a bad feeling about it. I've heard to pull 2 the first must be a fifth but not sure. Not sure how ins would look at it either.

 

this is correct

 

SRTchris, how do you know you must have a fifth wheel to pull two trailers? Can you point me to any info?

 

http://www.loadrite.com/Support/Tow_...owing_Laws/69/

 

http://www.towingworld.com/articles/TowingLaws.htm

 

Smokeman, Thanks for the links!! Given that my own state doesn't allow two trailers, it's probably not a good idea . However, I will need to read more. I know that the laws are different when you are on or within a mile or two of an interstate . . . . then all of the state laws do not necessarly apply. I'm likely to get flamed for that statement, but I remember reading that somewhere.

I still didn't see anything (yet) around the first trailer having to be a fifth wheel.

I'll read the links more fully in the next day or two. Thanks again.

 

i saw a thread on here about extended reciever hitches, i wonder if you could use one of those ( they are between 2-4feet long)then you could put the polaris in the box of the truck but you might need airbags then, but that way you can have your cake and eat it too.

 

http://www.dodge-diesel.org/dev/showthread.php?t=125374

here's the thread on it

 

My state is 65 feet. I tow double all the time, i see it all the time where im from. My second is a boat or a 7x14 utility trailer for 4 wheelers. I stay off interstate as much as possible because less traffic, keep far behind the vehicle in front of me, stay 55-60 mph sometimes 65. Its worked good for me, but its not for everyone. Should use a 5th wheel to pull doubles, more stable less prone to whipping. Ball hitch to ball hitch no good.

 

in my limited experience if you are doing anything partaining to recreation you can get away with almost anything, but if you are doing anythin comercial BEWARE!!!!!!



As Lewis Grizzard said : "That DAWG'll bite cheou"

 

As previously stated it depends on where you are. Some states allow it and some don't. It also doesn't matter if you are on an interstate or not. In Arizona there is a stretch of I-15 that does allow it but all other roads in the state do not allow it. At least this is the way it was a few years ago, and things do sometimes change. On the other hand I know that North Dakota allows doubles pretty much anywhere.

As for your state not allowing it, but seeing it somewhere if you are on an interstate then it doesn't apply usually means if it is legal in the state you are registered in then you can get by.

 

In cali it has to be a 5th wheel first,no more than 65ft long,cant go over your tow rating,need a class A lic. i do it all the time,64ft 8in,long. just make sure were your going? dont want to have to back up. some trailers makers will not warrtny it if you add a hich,check befor you do.

 

A freind of mine pulls two trailers. He told me the first has to ba a goose neck or fifth wheel. and the second trailer has to have brakes also. I don't know what the length law is.