Tandem Towing

wsfarm
Reg. Apr 2010

Posted 2011-01-26 2:07 PM (#129303)
Subject: Tandem Towing

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Location: Harrodsburg, KY

If anyone has had any experience with tandem towing I would love to hear your thoughts on whether it's workable, too much trouble, or just a bad idea to begin with. 20' gooseneck w/no back ramp and an 8-10' enclosed trailer behind it. The weight in the 10' trailer would be about 600lbs.

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Rostrenga
Reg. Mar 2004

Posted 2011-01-26 2:41 PM (#129305 - in reply to #129303)
Subject: RE: Tandem Towing

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I have a Chevrolet Crew Cab Dually, 35 Foot Trails West 3 horse, and I sometimes tow a 10 foot flat trailer with Quads on it, combined length 70 feet. Just dont get where you have to back up, cuz you can't.

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hornet
Reg. Mar 2010

Posted 2011-01-26 6:25 PM (#129315 - in reply to #129303)
Subject: RE: Tandem Towing

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You better check local laws. Many states don't allow tandem towing and those that do usually require the front trailer to be a 5th wheel connection.

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retento
Reg. Aug 2004

Posted 2011-01-26 6:30 PM (#129318 - in reply to #129315)
Subject: RE: Tandem Towing

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Originally written by hornet on 2011-01-26 7:25 PM

You better check local laws. Many states don't allow tandem towing and those that do usually require the front trailer to be a 5th wheel connection.

http://www.towingworld.com/articles/TowingLaws.htm

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PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007

Posted 2011-01-26 7:18 PM (#129321 - in reply to #129303)
Subject: RE: Tandem Towing

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Besides the towing law spreadsheet cited above...you need to understand the mechanics when towing doubles, the rear trailer must weigh LESS than the lead trailer...finally most states will require CDL-A and the additional endorsement T - towing doubles and triples.

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