Towing two trailers??
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 342
Likes: 1
From: South central kansas
Towing two trailers??
I am looking at towing a 25' to 30' 5th wheel camper converted to GN, and a 16' enclosed bumper pull on the back of the camper. Total weight should be at or under 12,000 lbs. Anyone pull anything like this, and how well does the truck preform along with ride of total vehicle. I will be towing fairly flat ground for the time being, I know an exhaust brake might be required if I start towing cross country, but for now I will stay fairly local. Anybody who does or has done this, some feedback is much appreciated. Thanks
Tuned
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 338
Likes: 0
From: Boulder City, Nevada
I tow a 31 ft 5th-wheel with a 15 ft quad trailer behind it. My total length is about 63 ft including truck which is a 2004 F-250 diesel short bed extended cab. My total gross weight with two adults and two kids is about 20,600 lbs. I have brakes on both axles of the 5th wheel and one axle of the quad trailer. Truthfully I was suprised how well it towed. The police don't even give you a second look but other people do. On the flat everything is fine but in the mountains you can feel all that weight behind you. I tow in Nevada and Utah so the heat can be a problem so I try to travel in the early morning as much as possible. These newer Fords have the power and braking is not a problem.
Randy
Randy
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 430
Likes: 0
From: more north than south
Trending Topics
Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,852
Likes: 1
From: Living under the bosses d
Originally Posted by V X
How does one back up with 2 trailers? Or you do not?
V X
V X
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,627
Likes: 0
From: West Valley Utah
When you back doubles, you have to turn the steering wheel the direction you want the rear trailer to go (opposite of backing a single trailer)
I've seen a couple of yard hostler's over the years that could back triples up to a dock, drop the trailer, back the doubles to the next spot, drop the trailer then back up the last one. Those guys had a boat load of backing experience.
I've seen a couple of yard hostler's over the years that could back triples up to a dock, drop the trailer, back the doubles to the next spot, drop the trailer then back up the last one. Those guys had a boat load of backing experience.
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 950
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
Originally Posted by V X
How does one back up with 2 trailers? Or you do not?
V X
V X
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 342
Likes: 1
From: South central kansas
Well, I made my first trip last weekend with two trailers. I pulled my 26' 5th wheel and a 16' enclosed trailer that is 20' from hitch to back. Altogether I was right around 63-64'. The key to this as I quickly found was to drive around 60 mph and make no sudden moves on the steering wheel. The power of the truck completely stock was not an issue at all, I caught myself going 70 on the flats and didn't realize it. Braking also was not a problem, the truck in tow/haul has some kind of set-up that makes the tranny start to slow the truck as soon as you let out on the throttle. Both trailer have brakes on both axles, all of which were wired together and not once didn't I have a problem slowing or stopping. I was quite impressed with everything and will definitely start doing it more.
Postmaster
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,621
Likes: 1
From: Sweetwater Texas
Originally Posted by hayfarmer550
It also helps backing doubles when you have experience backing farm wagons. They are a pain in the neck.
Try backin two cotton (inline) trailers up. I gave up after 20 minutes of tryin.