Goin4forty
Wisconsin
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I think it has pretty well be covered above. I've never had any issues thus far. Get a trailer that will match well with the weight of your load. I would also recommend a tamdem axle trailer for two ATVs. Enclosed would be the best bet for security and ability to store other items.
2007 34RBH Keystone Challenger
2005 Chev 2500HD CC, D/A, 4X4, Hypertec, Prodigy, Mor-Ryde, Firestone Airbags, JT Strong Arm
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carrollti
Sumter, sc
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When you are towing doubles. How would you be able to tell if something happens to the trailer (flat tire) or the load? I haven't tried it and the DW dosen't want me to. Just curious
Tim
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Jumbo Cranium
Texas where else
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We take our boat behind our 5er just about everywhere we go. No problems, no worries.
If you want to see how I added the receiver to my 5er, click here.
Roger
Shelley, my sweet baby.
2006 3/4 ton Dodge QC CUMMINS 6 speed manual
2005 24' Trail Cruiser 5er
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Kodiak5er
Alex Bay NY Summer; Sanford FL Winter
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I wanted to pull double trailers from NY to FL for the winter and found that it was illegal in almost every state on our list.
Next I researched the swivel wheel trailer and also the Idaho tote and found that most states consider these trailers a double tow, in fact one of the web sites that has information about these trailers will tell you they are a double tow.
Unless you have an extension on your trailer frame that doesn't have any wheels under it, it is considered a double tow by most states.
Don't forget the salesman wants to sell you their product and will tell you what you want to hear. The last thing you want is to be 800 miles from home and be told (after you get the ticket) you'll have to unhook and move one at a time.
1990 6500 Chevy Kodiak, 8.3L Cummins 450 HP
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rsherrie
Littleton,CO
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carrollti wrote:When you are towing doubles. How would you be able to tell if something happens to the trailer (flat tire) or the load? I haven't tried it and the DW dosen't want me to. Just curious
Tim
I have Pressure Pro sensors on all tires to keep an eye on them. As for the load, that is a bit more difficult. I watch the mirrors a lot, especially on turns where the rear trailer is more visible. We also stop every 2 hours to stretch and check the rig. No issues in 11 years.
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hypoxia
Arizona
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You may want to invest in a fishermans tape measure. 
Otherwise, no big deal, you drive & it follows.
Jim
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2008 F-350 6.4 Diesel
1990 Collins 24' 5th Wheel
2001 Jayco 311RLS 5th Wheel
ATV Trailer follows the 5er
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JIMNLIN
Big Cabin, OK
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carrollti wrote:When you are towing doubles. How would you be able to tell if something happens to the trailer (flat tire) or the load? I haven't tried it and the DW dosen't want me to. Just curious
Tim
depends on the trailer width but my double towed (5er and boat) boat trailer had wider axles than the 5er. When towing your trailer at nite you don't see anything anyway. My wife had/has no input as she doesn't drive/maintain the rig.
Jim
'03 2500 Dodge/Cummins HO 3.73 6 speed manual Jacobs
'97 Park Avanue 28' with two slides
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