Who tows two trailers?
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Originally Posted by dixokai
I see quite a few sheep herder trailers being towed in tandem but the second trailer is on a fifth wheel dolly. Legal or not, I don't know but they do it.
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Most of my trips are less than 100 miles and running a little slower won't hurt my feelings to bad but it would be nice to get both my rigs there without having to drive the toy. It's not very well road mannered. Plus the road miles on those off road tires just makes me cringe.
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Originally Posted by johnny567
I pull 2 sometimes A boat & 2 jet skis behind it. it pulls reall good you just have to remember them in those tight construction zones because when you move the wheel a little bit its exaggerated by the 2nd trailer & moves quite abit. ive backed into the water to drop the jetskis fully hooked up but it can be tedius.im getting ready to put a hitch on my 5th wheel camper next. he`s right about state laws they vary some allow it & some dont & some require a cdl with doubles endoresment.
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Originally Posted by grafekie
Not legal in any state. The first trailer must be a gooseneck/fifth wheel, usually just fifth wheel.
Not true..nothing in the law in California. Must have a class "A" lic. and no longer than 65 ft. total. Last I checked.
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Originally Posted by Greywolf
I think I'd avoid using a gooseneck adapter on a fifth wheel in a tandem rig too. I never did like those things to begin with.
I've never pulled either but I like the fact that gooseneck hitches don't take up the bed.
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Originally Posted by Super Steve
Whats wrong with a gooseneck?
I've never pulled either but I like the fact that gooseneck hitches don't take up the bed.
I've never pulled either but I like the fact that gooseneck hitches don't take up the bed.
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Originally Posted by dixokai
I would like to try a trailer with a jap jeep (Suzuki Samurai 2200 lbs) on it behind a 18 ft camp trailer (3800 lbs). I wonder if I should equalize the first or second trailer? This might be some trial and error.
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From: Right Behind You
Originally Posted by dixokai
Anybody pull two bumper pulls? I want to give it a try but I don't want to go to the trouble of hitches, wiring and such if it's not gonna work.
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There are a lot of farm exceptions 
As far as the gooseneck, I think Grey is refering to adapters, rather than the hitch itself. Gooseneck trailers are just fine, as are fifthwheels, but converting one to the other poses problems with stability and strength; each hitch has a different stress frame and different design goals.
As far as the gooseneck, I think Grey is refering to adapters, rather than the hitch itself. Gooseneck trailers are just fine, as are fifthwheels, but converting one to the other poses problems with stability and strength; each hitch has a different stress frame and different design goals.
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Originally Posted by grafekie
There are a lot of farm exceptions
Tim
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Here is what I'm thinking, legal or not. If what ever you are towing does not have enough tongue weight (even single trailer) it will cause you to whip on braking or deceleration. If the second trailer has to much tongue weight it will counter the first trailers tongue weight causing this problem. If each trailer is loaded just right as to have the correct amount of tongue weight on each of them the out of control whipping should be under control. Understanding that all turns and corrections are magnified on the second trailer, using a little common sense and taking it slower say 55 mph max. (if I'm lucky) It should work ok.
I think using a load equalizer on the second trailer may help to adjust both trailers tongue weights and help with sway control on the second trailer.
I'm going to start on the hitches and lighting and such this winter. I hope to try this in the spring. I'll get back on here and let you all know how I come out. Hopefully you won't be hearing it on the evening news LOL!
Another option is to flat tow the Jap Jeep, that would eliminate the tongue weight issues but would still be putting the road miles on the off road tires.
Any input you all might have for me to consider will be greatly appreciated.
I think using a load equalizer on the second trailer may help to adjust both trailers tongue weights and help with sway control on the second trailer.
I'm going to start on the hitches and lighting and such this winter. I hope to try this in the spring. I'll get back on here and let you all know how I come out. Hopefully you won't be hearing it on the evening news LOL!
Another option is to flat tow the Jap Jeep, that would eliminate the tongue weight issues but would still be putting the road miles on the off road tires.
Any input you all might have for me to consider will be greatly appreciated.