campy
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I'm thinking of adding a class 3 or 4 hitch reciever to the back of the trailer. need to tow an extra Quad or 2. has anyome else done this, if so do you have pics or advise?
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bldrbuck
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Check with the trailer manufacturer before adding the hitch. Many people double hitch. It is allowed in about half of the states. How close are you to your CVWR? You might do a search for more information. Good luck.
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I did this to a TT I used to have. I can't remember for sure, but I think I paid about $300 to have it done at a welding shop. They attached it to the frame and it was a very clean install.
I towed a small quad trailer and it was no problem.
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Many states including us here in Calif only allow doubles (two trailers) with the first being a fifth wheel. In addition in Calif you will need a commercial drivers license with a doubles endorsement.
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I did it... Added hitch to 5th wheel (WW LE3505). Hitch shop built me a custom one and did the wiring (flat 4) for $315. I tandem tow my double jetski trailer behind the TH. I'm over length in my state, but meh.. I don't care.
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Check your warranty on addition of a hitch to make sure that the addition of it doesn't void the warranty. I had a buddy make that mistake and never even used the thing once, but went to get work done and was told he would be paying for the entire bill due to the hitch on the back.
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richheck wrote:Many states including us here in Calif only allow doubles (two trailers) with the first being a fifth wheel. In addition in Calif you will need a commercial drivers license with a doubles endorsement.
The first sentence is not true. ( imagine that, incorrect info on the internet ). The second sentence however is correct.
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damone
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R Derby wrote:richheck wrote:Many states including us here in Calif only allow doubles (two trailers) with the first being a fifth wheel. In addition in Calif you will need a commercial drivers license with a doubles endorsement.
The first sentence is not true. ( imagine that, incorrect info on the internet ). The second sentence however is correct.
I thought the first statement was true. How is it false. i also thought 2nd trailer could only tow watercraft.
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OlderThanSand
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R Derby wrote:richheck wrote:Many states including us here in Calif only allow doubles (two trailers) with the first being a fifth wheel. In addition in Calif you will need a commercial drivers license with a doubles endorsement.
The first sentence is not true. ( imagine that, incorrect info on the internet ). The second sentence however is correct.
I have searched the California Vehicle Code and cannot find anything that addresses this. .. meaning I don't know. BUT! What I do know is that I have asked several CHPs about this. Most have no clue. One I asked said that the first trailer has to be a 5th wheel trailer. He's usually pretty knowledgeable. Now he may be wrong but you'll have to argue in court because he will write a ticket for it.
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OlderThanSand wrote:R Derby wrote:richheck wrote:Many states including us here in Calif only allow doubles (two trailers) with the first being a fifth wheel. In addition in Calif you will need a commercial drivers license with a doubles endorsement.
The first sentence is not true. ( imagine that, incorrect info on the internet ). The second sentence however is correct.
I have searched the California Vehicle Code and cannot find anything that addresses this. .. meaning I don't know. BUT! What I do know is that I have asked several CHPs about this. Most have no clue. One I asked said that the first trailer has to be a 5th wheel trailer. He's usually pretty knowledgeable. Now he may be wrong but you'll have to argue in court because he will write a ticket for it.
Actually there is a VC that states this. Can't remember off the top off my head. But, everyone follow me here.
1. Class A w/ double and trips endorsement.
2. That means the law is "Commercial"
3. Semi trailer being the first trailer. A semi trailer is a trailer with out a front supporting axle or something like that. Hinse a 5th wheel. Wiki
It all goes back to Commercial and not RV. Thats where the law changes to CDL.
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