pulling two trailers
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pulling two trailers
Is it legal in all states to pull two trailers or just some, I would like to be able to pull my camper and boat at one time. I have seen it done while traveling in other states but today I saw it for the first time in PA, I saw a guy pulling two boat trailers.
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in 99% of the states that it is legal in, the first trailer has to be a 5th wheel/gooseneck setup. no doubles with bumper pull ball and hitch set ups. someone here had a link to tell which states it was legal i but i cant remember.
www.rvsafety.com/state.htm ha found it.
www.rvsafety.com/state.htm ha found it.
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Yup. First trailer has to be a 5th wheel trailer. Personally, I'd rather have my wifey tow the 2nd trailer with her 4Runner. Just can't imaging getting fuel, backing up, parking or any of the things you do when traveling. 
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Might try Trailer Life web page to see if they have info on this. They post most state towing laws. 
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Originally Posted by 05F250Fan
Just can't imaging getting fuel, backing up, parking or any of the things you do when traveling.
truck drivers haul doubles all the time, just take your time and dont get into a spot you cant get out of driving forward.
and believe it or not, you can back up two trailers at once.but only a VERY short distance, if you start out straight and even and go VERY slow. I have done it personally, so take this how you will. And yes, I have a CDL and drive truck for a living.
NO offence to anyone is intended, Just something I dont understand.
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Just my opinion, as someone who drives trailers all the time and manages parking lots during horse shows...
you have no buisness driving a vehicle you can't back up. Period. Don't show up at a horse show and tell me you require a spot that you can drive forward into and out of. If you can't back something that easy, you shouldn't be driving it. Even if you don't plan it, there are plenty of situations that require you to reverse direction, and you can't forsee all of them.
you have no buisness driving a vehicle you can't back up. Period. Don't show up at a horse show and tell me you require a spot that you can drive forward into and out of. If you can't back something that easy, you shouldn't be driving it. Even if you don't plan it, there are plenty of situations that require you to reverse direction, and you can't forsee all of them.
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Got this info from www.freetrip.com . Doesn't specify if 1st towed vehicle has to be a fifth wheel though...for that info i guess you'd have to contact the DOT in each state you plan to travel thru for their specific laws. Hope it helps. Carl
www.freetrip.com/rules_fr1.html
www.freetrip.com/rules_fr1.html
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Thanks for your help it looks like I will have to call the state I checked all of your links and they say its legal but dont specify what the first trailer needs to be. As for backing two trailers I can handle that with no problem I would never take something on the road that I could not handle safely. two trailers are accually easier than a car dolly and double semi trailers. I have pulled all of the above with no problem.
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I wish I could... The hay trailers (dual axle, front one steers) throw me for quite a loop. I can get them back, but only if there is plenty of room, straightness isn't a requirement, and time isn't an issue. I'm jealous that you can...
The hay trailers (dual axle, front one steers) throw me for quite a loop. I can get them back, but only if there is plenty of room, straightness isn't a requirement, and time isn't an issue. I'm jealous that you can...
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Legal in Alaska. I asked our local law enforcement and they just stated that the tow vehicle has to be rated for the combine weight and all have to have working lights. Boy that's vague.
Of course up here, unless you are in the city, you might be lucky to see a cop every 700 miles.
I will have to check out the site 04Superduty listed to see what is actually legal.
Of course up here, unless you are in the city, you might be lucky to see a cop every 700 miles.
I will have to check out the site 04Superduty listed to see what is actually legal.
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Originally Posted by packratF350
anyone ever try backing up a motorhome with a tow dolly and a vehicle on it? darned near impossible! but no-one ever thinks twice about these. yet everyone freaks out about two trailers hooked together. I dont understand this. all it takes is pre-planning before you get into a situation where you have to back out.
truck drivers haul doubles all the time, just take your time and dont get into a spot you cant get out of driving forward.
truck drivers haul doubles all the time, just take your time and dont get into a spot you cant get out of driving forward.