ngoodey Posted October 21, 2014 Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) I just bought a new to me 32' 5er. I'm in the process of getting a new ram 3500 diesel 4 wheel drive. I plan to tow doubles with my flatbed with my toys on it. I've seen this done many times at dumont and have read about this alot. A few people on some forums have said not to do it because the frame of the camper won't support the weight of the second trailer and till pull floor away from the walls. Anyone have experience with this or do I just need to build a new subframe to put the hitch on? Edited October 21, 2014 by ngoodey Quote
mineurbiz Posted October 21, 2014 Posted October 21, 2014 My buddy tows doubles all time with his Raptor 5th and a 4 seater rzr on it. Quote
vegas style Posted October 22, 2014 Posted October 22, 2014 what are the basics for towing double in nevada and cali? thought it was 28'+ fifth wheel and tag trailer had to have brakes? what max length? and what license? last time i was at little sahara utah seemed like everyone towed doubles Quote
fireride Posted October 22, 2014 Posted October 22, 2014 Cali is 65 ft total length regardless of combination, then there is the total weight issue, it also require a Class A license. Having said all that I double towed a 5er and boat for a couple of years with no hassles. Risk vs Gain I suppose! Quote
bigray800 Posted October 22, 2014 Posted October 22, 2014 If you live in Nevada you have to go by what Nevada DMV rules are for drivers license to pull doubles. If you live In California you must have a Class A License with a doubles indorsement with medical card. All axles must have brakes. If both trailers are less than 28.6 feet you can go 75 feet. For a combination with the 1st trailer longer than 28.6 I'am not sure on the length but will try and find it. Quote
bigray800 Posted October 22, 2014 Posted October 22, 2014 65 feet if one trailer longer than 28.6 feet. The 75 feet in my post before is for the interstate and my be restricted on non interstate roads. Quote
ngoodey Posted October 22, 2014 Author Posted October 22, 2014 The legality isn't what I'm worried about. Just don't want to tear up my new 5er. How heavy were the boats you towed? I'm looking at about 5k total for second trailer Quote
Sticky Dipstick Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 The center vehicle has to be a 5th wheel, all must have brakes. Quote
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