laws on towing double?

[speedracer]

I'm looking for suggestions on how to find out the legality of towing two trailers in various states(MO,IL,KY,TN,GA,FL specifically) regarding what configurations are legal. I need to take a couple of extra bikes to Bike Week this year, so I'd like to pull a small utility trailer behind the TT. The only thing I've heard that is relatively universal is 65' overall length, which shouldn't be a problem. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[SS]

Speedracer,



AAA publishes a good book about motor vehicle laws across North America. Shows trailer requirements, lighting regulations, speeding laws, along with a lot of other stuff for each state and province. I don't remember if it has details about towing double (never came up before). Your local office may have a copy of it where they carry maps OR I can *try* to remember to bring it home tomorrow. Hope this helps.

 

[LarryB]

Speedracer

Try here >>>

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[Fireman Dave]

Speed,



Funny, I just read my Nov/Dec issue of Camping Life today. They listed all the towing laws for the states. According to them, here's the yes or no on two trailers with the max total length:



MO: Yes, 60' Max Length

IL: NO, 60' Max Length

KY: Yes, 55' Max Length

TN: Yes, 65' Max Length

GA: NO, 55' Max Length

FL: NO, 60' Max Length



Dave

 

[WMeyers]

Per the 2002 Trailer Life Directory, triple towing is not allowed in Florida or Georgia; In Missouri, Kentucky & Tennessee it is allowed to a maximum combined length of 65 feet; in Illinois it is allowed to a maximum combined length of 60 feet on selected highways; also in Illinois it is only allowed with a 5th wheel trailer (i. e. , not a travel trailer)

 

[speedracer]

Well, thanks for the responses guys. Even if the answers weren't the ones I wanted. Now I just gotta figure out another way.

 

[D. Showan]

I'm not sure that those are all correct at rvadvice.com. I've seen other info (older trailer life) that it is legal in PA to triple tow and I was thinking on doing it. That source said it is not legal. Makes me wonder if others are right also?????

 

[Extreme1]

Speedracer, two words:

ROOF RACK!!



Or these two: MOTOR HOME!



Sounds like a good excuse to buy a trailer with a toy box on the back.

 

[D. Showan]

yea, I wish my boat would fit on a rack on the back

 

[LarryB]

I can't take it all, but I do take a little of everything!



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[speedracer]

Well, when I was shopping, I found a pretty nice new 37' 5er toyhauler w/super slide and genset in CA, but in the end the $14k price difference persuaded me to buy a used TT and put the race bikes in the truck. It's only once a year(bike week) that I need to take more bikes. So I just need to figure how to take the extras. It might require an additional vehicle. Oo. Oo.



Gotta love these funky smilies!

 

[Briar Hopper]

Wish I was going, Speed... . check out Rhett Rotten and his "wall of Death" at the Boot Hill Saloon, if you haven't already seen him perform. he had a go-kart this New Year's Eve party, a new twist on the whole thing...

 

[hammersley]

Triples

Even in the mountains here in Oregon - the Big Rigs can use Triples! Obviously they're equipped better than an RV - so I assume the charts mentioned would only apply to RV's.

 

[One Old Dog]

I live in Kansas and I pull triples all the time. I pull from south to west to east and have never been stop. I pull a 5th wheel and a walleye boat behind the 5th wheel at a length of 65 feet(18640lbs) My friend that lives in Oklahoma pulls 73 ft and he pulls with me most of the time. He just back form Florida with no problems. I think that you are ok as long as you are in your state length limit. I my be just lucky but i have been doing it for years.

 

[D. Showan]

you guys that triple tow,??? Was it very hard to set up a hitch on the back of the 5th wheel??? I've seen some triple tow rigs go by but I haven't been close enough to see the design. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Dkevdog]

I had a buddy of mine (fab and welding expert) use a cutting torch to cut out a section of the 5er frame on each side. He cut it just large enough to accecpt a piece of 1/4" thick 4" box steel that is welded to each frame rail where it goes through. I then have the box receiver welded to that and it is reinforced with gussets on either side. All I've ever had on it is a bike rack- major overkill . But I do plan on pulling a trailer behind it someday so I wanted to be prepared.



Kev

 

[speedracer]

Well, I'm having a welding friend of mine make a rack for the back of the TT. I'll put one bike back there and 3 in the truck. It'll be tight, but it'll work.

 

[CrewCabDiesel]

Around here we go to a local welding shop, and have a class 3 hitch welded directly to the 5ths frame(state law in michigan, no bolt ons). REAL important also is on the safty chains MUST have a locking clip, no S hooks are allowed. MI allows up to 65 feet WITH a Rereational endorsement on your drivers licence(unless you have a CDL). I run around 70 feet tadem and have friends that push 80 feet, never been bothered by the police yet . I pull a 29' 5th wheel and a 16 foot boat, and its a piece of cake going foward and making turns. Just don't go anywhere where you would have to backup :--). I have though in desperation unhooked from the 5th to get diesel in a tight gas station Oo.

Kyle

 

[Alan Reagan]

If I'm not mistaken, under the surface transportation assistance act (STAA (now you know what it stands for)), you can tow multiple trailers in all states on the interstate system. You are limited when you exit the interstate onto the two lanes. You can leave the interstate to refuel and there will almost always be a green or red STAA sign which indicates whether multiples are allowed on that particular road. Green indicates multiples are allowed on the road you are on and red indicates multiples are not legal. The STAA law was passed to provide uniform application of laws related to interstate transportation. You should be OK. The biggest issue would be that you probably can't go touring while pulling multiple trailers. Just drop one at the campground and go.

 

[redneckdr]

toys

larry b, your rig reminds me of a guy going down the interstate one day that i could almost envy--understand i'm generally not a jealous type. this guy had a high dollar diesel pusher pulling an open trailer behind. on the trailer he had a Harley, a jet ski, a corvette, and on a second tier, a small helicopter. joe sure knows how to go... ... ... ... ... :--)