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04-04-2013, 10:20 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Sun City Center
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #8872
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Triple towing
Joanie and I are considering going full time in our 5th wheel. I would like to tow my 16.5 ft. aluminum boat behind the RV. Does anyone have information on triple towing? Laws, restrictions, etc. The total length would not exceed 60 ft. I live in FLA with FLA tags.
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04-04-2013, 11:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Beaufort
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #12221
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Every state is different.
Here is a link to a state by state towing chart.
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04-04-2013, 12:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,166
M.O.C. #6433
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Here another site.
Towing World
Look at the info for triple towing. Like the site above, Florida says no.
The term triple towing vs double towing is debated frequently on the forums. And while towing two trailers would seem more accurately called double towing, in the RV world it is called triple towing, a tow vehicle and two trailers.
Here is just one of many articles about it.
Just a few days ago I saw a Montana passing thru town with a 20+' pontoon "party" barge behind it. Don't know how long it was, but had to be beyond most legal limits.
Some have stated they pulled thru states that don't allow it, but never got stopped. But some others said they did get stopped and were not allowed to proceed without dropping the second trailer on the side of the road.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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04-04-2013, 02:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Davison
Posts: 786
M.O.C. #12331
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It appears the two tables are in conflict. For instance, my state, Michigan. On Greg's table it states no doubles. On Bill's it states ok with a FW and under 65 feet. Could Greg's be referencing HD trucks. I believe gasoline doubles were outlawed in Michigan years ago. As for towing double, my brother towed a 26' FW with a 24' Sportcraft boat behind that for many years until he got a larger FW. He had never been stopped, but never left Michigan with that. Out of state may be an entirely different matter. It only takes one rogue cop like Ozz found to ruin one's day.
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04-04-2013, 03:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,166
M.O.C. #6433
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I would not put complete trust in either site. The one I listed has a disclaimer at the bottom of each page to check with each state to verify the laws since they are subject to change at any time.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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04-04-2013, 11:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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This question gets asked about every 6 months or so. I suggest you use the search function to find out the pluses and minuses (which includes the fact Montana will void your warranty).
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04-05-2013, 04:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Navarre
Posts: 1,527
M.O.C. #9765
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I choose to tow a swivel wheel trailer hauling our ATV. I see the tow laws and know the Keystone stance. If stopped in a state that doesn't allow double/triple towing, I'll deal with it. Personal choice is alive and well in this retired Veteran. I will stay under the total length state requirement.
Mike
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04-05-2013, 06:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Wylie
Posts: 532
M.O.C. #9139
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While licensing and registration is reciprocal between the states, towing doubles and length are up to the state you are currently in. While the 2 different guilds provided are handy, laws do change and are not always reflected on those sites. You will have to check with each state you plan to travel thru on if they allow doubles and maximum length. Each state even handles the swivel wheel trailer differently.
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