This "legal" ??

[shueman]

Big dicussion on FB about this setup ... I say illegal without more info ...

 

[Slats]

I didn’t think you could double tow from a bumper hitch. Fifth wheel is fine as long as your under 60 or 65 feet depending on what state your in.

 

[wallnutz]

I thought for doubles the first trailer had to be a 5th wheel, so I’m saying illegal.

 

[charlyox]

In some sates. Not CA.

 

[sintax]

I didn’t think you could double tow from a bumper hitch. Fifth wheel is fine as long as your under 60 or 65 feet depending on what state your in.

Thats how i remember it as well

 

[4Waters]

Nope, first trailer needs to be a 5th wheel, you also need a commercial class A with doubles endorsement, a non-commercial class A won't work.

 

[sintax]

is the question about about towing doubles or is it legal for a v-drive guy to own sea-doos?

side note, maybe time for a proper tow cover?

 

[Emac]

I say legal as long as first trailer under 28’ and both do not exceed hitch rating on truck which could be up to 13k. Ca dmv used to specify first trailer had to be fifth wheel but that was removed a few years ago. Either way guess all depends on who pulls them over as it seems most Leo’s aren’t even sure what the law is!

 

[Wheeler]

Big dicussion on FB about this setup ... I say illegal without more info ...

This is a good place to start .

https://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/threads/anyone-double-tow.2651/#post-38602

 

[81eliminator]

I vote NO

 

[pwerwagn]

NM used to specify the middle trailer had to be 5th. They removed that stipulation quite a while back.

Here, as long as you’re under length and the trailers meet the rules (lights, brakes if >3500lb gvw, etc) then it’s legal. I’d do that all day here and never think twice.

In California, isn’t EVERYTHING illegal? ;-)

 

[Hullbilly]

is the question about about towing doubles or is it legal for a v-drive guy to own sea-doos?

side note, maybe time for a proper tow cover?

Yes

 

[F.U.IRS]

Saw him on Rice Rd coming home this morning. I thought like others have said middle trailer had to be a 5th wheel but my GF googled it after we passed him and said it was legal as long as he is under 65'

 

[Sleek-Jet]

You guys are right, that PWC trailer needs another axle...

 

[zx14]

Yes you can in most states except most the eastern seaboard, you need a spiecal cdl for calif, just a test, and for calif, can’t be over 65’

 

[redone76]

Only if it makes sense...


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[LOBOATOMY]

Legal in Texas, but, everything except pot is legal in Texas

 

[zx14]

Yes 2 tag trailers is a bad idea, 5th wheel and tag a lot less sway.

 

[185EZ]

 

[parker ed]

Big dicussion on FB about this setup ... I say illegal without more info ...

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I’d like to see the hitch set up on the v drive trailer.

 

[4Waters]

This is good right.

 

[shueman]

Always thought you had to have 'lectric brakes on the trailers

 

[77charger]

Legal in ca but a fifth wheel would be a better first trailer. need to have the class a endorsement too.There is a catch when it comes to towing like this with an suv is that it must have a commercial plate like our trucks do.

 

[Riley1]

I don’t think California enforces laws anymore. Daily I see trailers in the carpool lane.

 

[Slats]

You also need a endorsement on a class c driver license to tow over 10,000 pound trailer. Fifth wheel or not. Some states the amount you tow might vary. But most people towing a fifth wheel are over weight. The Leo’s just don’t really enforce it.

 

[Wheeler]

I don’t think California enforces laws anymore. Daily I see trailers in the carpool lane.

If you've got a job and something to take, you can bet your ass they'll enforce it.

 

[Gelcoater]

Don’t sweat it, Gary! It’s only illegal if they catch you. Until then, Hammer Down!

 

[Slats]

When I lived in ca. It seemed like they only “target” the people that can/will pay the fines. I’m so glad I don’t need to go to ca often.

 

[4Waters]

I don’t think California enforces laws anymore. Daily I see trailers in the carpool lane.

If it were me towing in the carpool lane I would get a ticket.

You also need a endorsement on a class c driver license to tow over 10,000 pound trailer. Fifth wheel or not. Some states the amount you tow might vary. But most people towing a fifth wheel are over weight. The Leo’s just don’t really enforce it.

In California it's 10,000 tag trailer 15,000 5th wheel, but yes it's a non-commercial class A

 

[BajaMike]

Those are crazy....talk about a lot of work.....that’s a vacation?

 

[JDKRXW]

Legal...........in Mexico.

 

[JDKRXW]

So I looked it up and in Saskatchewan, it's actually legal as long as the first trailer has tandem axles and you're under 75 ft. in total length.
Yikes!

 

[Yellowboat]

Everything is legal, until you get cuaght

 

[Flying_Lavey]

In California it's 10,000 tag trailer 15,000 5th wheel, but yes it's a non-commercial class A

Actually he is right. Over a 10k 5th wheel RV it requires a RV endorsement on your class C. Over 15k requires the non-commercial class A.

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[WhatExit?]

Nothing except marijuana and illegals is legal in Kalifornia. The only question is if/when you get caught

 

[COCA COLA COWBOY]

NM used to specify the middle trailer had to be 5th. They removed that stipulation quite a while back.

Here, as long as you’re under length and the trailers meet the rules (lights, brakes if >3500lb gvw, etc) then it’s legal. I’d do that all day here and never think twice.

In California, isn’t EVERYTHING illegal? ;-)

Everything is illegal, except illegals!

 

[River Runnin]

Only if he gets stopped, or caught!