trailering

[seadiva]

i have a 21ft cc. i just got a pop up camping trailer. i want to know if i can pull both together, and how. can anyone help with this?

 

[CATransplant]

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Not in most states. Double trailers are illegal in most states.

 

[dk990496]

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they are in texas thats a big no no

 

[fishingdan]

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I've seen people do this in Michigan (assuming it is legal there). I don't know how they do it, but I do a double take every time. I don't think I recall seeing anyone do this with a larger boat like yours.

 

[CATransplant]

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The best rig is a big cabover camper on a big pickup, with the boat behind. Double trailers, even if legal, are a cosmic PITA to haul.

 

[seadiva]

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thanks for the reply's, ive seen it done, but not very often. if its not legal then i better not do it, again thanks.

 

[seadiva]

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hey i just looked through the texas transportation code. it is legal if your vehicle weigh's more that 2500lbs. transportation code #621.205. now i have to figure out which would be the best way? since i have a chevy sub, i should be fine.

 

[jlinder]

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If you don't have to hit the brakes. Not sure what would happen. Surge or electric brakes on the trailers?<br /><br />Also, what is the total load? What are you rated for.<br /><br />Not meaning to be a smart alac, but I would love to watch you try to back up.

 

[Silvertip]

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There are also total length restrictions and I think its 55 feet. Suburban = 20+ ft, 21 CC on trailer = approx 26 ft. Camper better not be more than 10 ft.

 

[Silvertip]

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There are also total length restrictions and I think its 55 feet. Suburban = 20+ ft, 21 CC on trailer = approx 26 ft. If thats true, the Camper better not be more than 10 ft.

 

[seadiva]

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no i wouldint try to back up. the trailer is a pop up about 10 to 12' closed up and not heavy at all. my partner here at work pulls his 5th wheel with his boat, and he said he does what he can not to get in a spot where he has to back up.

 

[Silvertip]

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This gets confusing, but I've done some more checking and it appears 65 feet is the maximim length. Now several documents I looked at indicate no double-towed unit can exceed 28 feet. So -- Suburban = 20+ ft, boat = 26, camper = 20' max in this scenario. Backing up this combo would be no sweat. Try backing up two farm wagons.

 

[nboater]

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I would wonder if the boat trailer's frame would be rated to have anything towed behind it? A small pop-up camper trailer would be pretty squirraly when not attached directly the tow vehicle. I also wonder what effect the pop-up would have on the boat trailer's ride and handling. I would not want to try towing them on a real windy day.<br /><br />Fifth wheel campers have frames and bumpers that are designed to tow a trailer behind.

 

[craze1cars]

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This just sounds like a potential disaster to me. Pulling a small boat behind a beefy fifth wheel is one thing, but your popup is too light and squirly to be towing a CC that's probably heavier than the popup itself. You'd end up with negative tongue weight on the popup, which could cause a good sway at speed on your middle unit. And when the middle one starts to sway, what does the back one do? And then there's braking. Double electronic trailer brake systems are a real treat to get modulated properly...not even sure if it'd be possible with your heavy/light/heavy vehicle lineup.<br /><br />Don't do it.

 

[JRJ]

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OK, the Burb is V-8? So its good for the job. The deal is, you should put the tent trailer behind the boat, because its the lightest in the combo. A 5th-wheel is better suited for the double thing. When you can back the whole combination up, you will have more skill than 95% of all the drivers on the road today

 

[bigbad4cyl]

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= boat on ground scratching head.

 

[trebot]

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MAJOR problem if you have to hit the brakes. You will be "film at 11". "Doubles" rigs you see on the road have a balanced brake system (rear trailer brakes actuate 1st) plus the tractor and both trailers have anti-lock system. As a long -haul trucker, I urge you to drop the whole idea.

 

[reddog349]

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trebot has the correct idea.I am also a trucker and the thought of it make me feel ill!<br />Besides youd be in a world of hurt everytime you wanted to backup -doubles dont realy backup well-ask any trucker.

 

[reddog349]

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[JRJ]

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I see pickup, 5th/wheel trailer/boat combos all the time. I've never seen one involved in an accident. There is a lot of skill and thinking needed to handle a combination of just one, let alone two trailers. If its legal, and you are comfortable with the stress real driving entails, go for it, after you have a diesel pickup and 5th wheel trailer.