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Dixonmatco

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Posted: 05/12/08 11:05pm

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MarionMedic wrote:

Chuck&Gail wrote:

Well first off it is illegal in every state, I think, unless you get a special commercial license.
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WRONG !!!!

It is LEGAL in MOST states.

Don't worry about it until AFTER you go to the dealer and speak with them.

Wrong again. It is Legal in some states, Illegal in most.

Here is a chart Of the laws for each state. Some states like Ca allow it only if the front trailer is a 5th wheel.

* This post was edited 05/12/08 11:14pm by Dixonmatco *

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Does the length limit include the TV or just the length of the 2 trailers combined?

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Posted: 05/13/08 08:27am

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The length limit is the total length of the "train", including the tow vehicle.

hemlox

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Posted: 05/13/08 09:09am

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How in the world would you ever back up if you needed to?

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Posted: 05/13/08 10:40am

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Dixonmatco wrote:

Wrong again. It is Legal in some states, Illegal in most.

Here is a chart Of the laws for each state. Some states like Ca allow it only if the front trailer is a 5th wheel.

I am always amazed with the amount of misinformation you can find on this forum. The guy links publication showing double towing allowed and comments it otherwise.

DMV.CA The section 7 in this handbook covers double and triple trailer towing. It is commercial endorsement, but apply to all vehicles. Note in another section says that triple towing is illegal in CA but is covered because other states allow it.

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Posted: 05/13/08 10:44am

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hemlox wrote:

How in the world would you ever back up if you needed to?

How do you back up a toad?
You can always push it few feet back before it jackknife.

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Posted: 05/13/08 11:21am

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Keystone said doing this would void the warranty, so that answers that.

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smkettner

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Posted: 05/13/08 11:27am

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Trade the boat for a Porta-bote

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Posted: 05/13/08 11:30am

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I can't believe someone would actually WANT to pull a (roughly) 30 foot TT AND than slap a boat onto that... And think it is even remotely doable or safe for that matter. With all the sway and weight issues..
I guess one positive note.. It would lessen the Tongue Weight!