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Jun 17, 2004 | 12:52 PM

85BigBlock

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pullin' doubles

I'm trying

to find info on laws regarding pulling two trailers in tandom in the state of Utah. My brother is a sheriff deputy and does not know, nor does his highway patrol friends.

thanks

Chad

Jun 17, 2004 | 01:51 PM

fellro86

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Check for the DOT website, somewhere in there you should be able to find what you need.

Jun 17, 2004 | 09:12 PM

04superduty

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most states require the first trailer to be either a gooseneck or fifth wheel set up, and the second can be gooseneck, fifthwheel, hitch ball, pintle etc. YOu cant tow two hitch ball setups in tandem. I have been suprised by how little the local sheriffs know about trucks.

Jun 18, 2004 | 09:45 AM

tberry333

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I am getting ready to possibly do this as well. Moving from CA to AZ. I currently own a F350 and am planning to purchase a gooseneck or fifthwheel flatbed utility trailer, aprox. 20-24' in length. Am considering renting a car hauler trailer to connect to utility trailer so we don't have to drive second car. I'm aware of GVW & GCVW so I don't need help there, but limits on length and general thoughts on doing this would be appreciated.

TIA

Jun 18, 2004 | 10:42 AM

85BigBlock

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I've heard in Ca the maximum length is 75', and just found out that over here in UT the limit is 85'

Jun 18, 2004 | 01:18 PM

rclarke

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Check this web page for state rules about towing.

http://www.rvsafety.com/state.htm

Jun 18, 2004 | 01:36 PM

tberry333

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Thanks guys.

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Jun 19, 2004 | 03:08 PM

Edmo

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From: Cabot, Arkansas

Just today at a state park in Arkansas I saw a guy with a Crew Cab F-250 pulling a 33' 5th wheeler with a 18'-19' boat on a twin axle trailer behind the 5er. I'm not sure how long it was, but to his credit he bought his truck with a short bed!

My Crew Cab long bed with travel trailer is 52' nose to tail and can be a handful when manuvering on winding roads in traffic. With the lack of turning radius there are some camping spots I can't get into without leaving paint and parts on the trees. I couldn't imagine driving this guy's rig.

I guess I have lost some of my adventuristic nature...

Edmo