Double towing - what things to consider ?

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With a fifth only - correct?
What weights on the truck need to be looked at?
Do all states allow it?
Is an endorsement, or special license needed ?

[DoyleAlley]

Laws vary so much from state to state that you won't be able to get an accurate answer on this forum. For example, in AL it is forbidden by statute. In neighboring MS, it is allowed with some restrictions. Etc.

[Northforker]

Unless you already own the 5th wheel or have a family traveling with you, you may want to consider a Truck camper.

PROS: You can back up with a boat attached. Your wife can drive! Smaller campsites are OK. Camper Cost is less than a 5th wheel(not much). Must be an efficient packer.

CONS: Two people are great, more than that is a crowd. A truck camper of any size requires a F350 minimum, (many people buy more camper than their truck is rated for(BAD NEWS)

We spent 48 day last summer hauling our boat on a walleye adventure in the Dakotas. We have spent 3 winters in Florida in our camper. WE take the camper off the truck for the stay. WE have a front reciever hitch for the bikes. I'll find a picture.

To answer your question though, approximately 30 states allow triple haul. Most of the states that touch the ocean or are east of the Mississippi do not.

[Northforker]

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Thank you both!
Northforker - that's a beautiful setup! What model is that slide in?
We don't currently have a camper, of any sorts. I'm exploring most everything at this point. From double towing, to a setup as posted above, to a small boat on a ladder rack of the tow vehicle.
The only thing I'm not keen on is a motorhome. For two reasons
1. if you want to go somewhere, you have to load/ pack up.
2. It's another vehicle to maintain, register, insure, etc.

[Northforker]

Thank you both!
Northforker - that's a beautiful setup! What model is that slide in?
We don't currently have a camper, of any sorts. I'm exploring most everything at this point. From double towing, to a setup as posted above, to a small boat on a ladder rack of the tow vehicle.
The only thing I'm not keen on is a motorhome. For two reasons
1. if you want to go somewhere, you have to load/ pack up.
2. It's another vehicle to maintain, register, insure, etc.

Its an eagle cap 960 with a single slide on the driver's side. Upscale truck campers have lots of amenities but they are heavy. This one weighs 4200 lbs loaded. Eagle cap makes a double and a triple slide models that weigh over 6000 lbs and require an F450 dually to haul them. This unit has a generator, a solar panel, refrigerator, microwave, gas stove top, oven, shower, toilet, king sized bed, air conditioning, exhaust fan, roof rack, power awning, 40 gallon water tank, 44 gallon black water tank, 44 gallon grey water tank. 8 gallon water heater, 2 each 20 lbs propane tank. 2 each 100 ah deep cycle batteries, dinette, clothes closet. All fitted into less than 150 square feet!

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[NIMROD]

One buddy owned a boat manufacturing plant. He needed someone to deliver several boats from Arkansas plant to Florida .Called their DOT but got no asnswer . His son pulled tandem trailers with boats stacked on them . The next week Florida DOT called saying that was not legal there .

[Loop Knot]

My family and I camp in a fifth wheel pulled by a dually pick up. I could easily have my wife pull the boat with our Tahoe if we go on a camping & fishing trip.

My opinion is fifth wheel plus big tow vehicle is the way to go!


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[BroKenneth]

My family and I camp in a fifth wheel pulled by a dually pick up. I could easily have my wife pull the boat with our Tahoe if we go on a camping & fishing trip.

My opinion is fifth wheel plus big tow vehicle is the way to go!


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I have a similar setup. 32 ft travel trailer pulled by a F250. My wife pulls our boat with her Jeep.


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[bflowers]

I have a 38 ft fifth wheel pulled by a 3500 Ram and my wife pulls my Bay boat with het Ram 1500.
That way we can go whichever way we want when we are on a trip. I can fish and she can go shopping, visiting are whatever.