Didnt really know where to post this,so if its not in the right place please move. Can anyone tell me which states let you pull 2 trailers.I would like to pull my camper and a small trailer for hauling my bike,thanks for any info.

You will have to check with the states that you travel in. Some do not allow it and others do.

You will need a cdl class a with doubles endorsement first of all second the first trailer needs to be a 5th wheel and third you need to stay under max length for the state.

Didnt really know where to post this,so if its not in the right place please move. Can anyone tell me which states let you pull 2 trailers.I would like to pull my camper and a small trailer for hauling my bike,thanks for any info.


I think if your state allows it and your destination state allows it. The states in between can't interfere.

I would call the state police to be 100%.

I do have one more example, Massachusetts only allows doubles on the mass pike so you can only do it on one highway here.

[quote=addicted;2669357]I think if your state allows it and your destination state allows it. The states in between can't interfere.

Don't think thats the case. Each state has their own laws that they can enforce. No rules or federal regulations say twin trailers are allowed in every state on every state road. Some states have restrictions on certain routes.

Arizona allows double (fifth wheel first then tow behind) 52" total length last I checked. Pretty hairy pulling doubles...been there done that and back to a single trailer again ! :eek:

California allows it but does require a Class A Commercial license with Doubles/Triples endorsement.

If you only have one bike, you might look into one of those reciver hitch carriers, most trailers have a reciver and if it doesn't it wouldn't be hard to mount one and then you wouldn't have to worry about the laws for each state. JMO

Id definitely check with the good ol' DOT in the states you'll be traveling through. Ive only heard/seen 5vers pulling tags behind them, never dual bumper pulls. Not to even consider backing up, :eek: Ive pulled double haywagons, yea i know they're front steer but still, backing up any combo has gotta be tough!

(Theres an Overnite trucking [actually now UPS Freight I believe] next to my work, some of those fellas have can back doubles into places I couldn't put a uhaul, hahaha)

good luck
Jeff

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24 states allow doubles (with different restrictions). You can check them out here:

http://www.hitchemup.com/statetowinglaws.htm

I used to tow my 17' boat behind my 5th wheel with no problems in Colorado and Nebraska. I now sometimes tow my 14' aluminum boat behind my small heavy utility trailer with my atv on it. This unit is behind my camper and it is definatly a no back up setup.

I don't believe you need a CDL to pull double behind a 5th wheel camper. Some states require an extra fee in order to do it as Wisconsin does, max length is 65' and they were pushing to extend to 70'. Go over to RV.NEt and do a search. There have been lots of discussions on this topic. There are also some sticky's with state laws posted up.

You will definately need to check your local laws, to be sure. I know what they are in california, but that does not mean they will be the same for you. I don't think the cop will buy" they said on diesel place it was legal". I pull doubles. I have a CDL w/ doubles/triples, tanker, haz-mat. My package is 72' long, and I can back it up too.

You will definately need to check your local laws, to be sure. I know what they are in california, but that does not mean they will be the same for you. I don't think the cop will buy" they said on diesel place it was legal". I pull doubles. I have a CDL w/ doubles/triples, tanker, haz-mat. My package is 72' long, and I can back it up too.

I thought 65 feet was the max length in California? Is this not true?

I thought 65 feet was the max length in California? Is this not true?


65' feet is the max for a single combination

65' feet is the max for a single combination

Then what is the max for doubles? I'm just curious because I've been pondering the same set up you have, just with a ski boat not sea-do's. Thanks.

Then what is the max for doubles? I'm just curious because I've been pondering the same set up you have, just with a ski boat not sea-do's. Thanks.

75' for the dbls combination is max length. The second trailer must have some form of a braking system. I do the same thing as Tiny but only 69' with the new boat.

In Mi you can pull recrenational (sp) doubles w/out a class A cdl, I cant remember the specifics but there is something you need to get before you can do it but I dont think its a CDL or anything like that.

I used to do double bumper pulls back in the days where I was more ignorant to the rules, and the rules were not terribly well enforced anyways. :)

Now they're stricter around here. In Ontario (Canada), Doubles must have a fifth wheel as a lead, you must stay under length limitations, and you need to hold an A or AR class license.

I pull two all the time and never had a problem. here is a place to fine the state law on towing. www.towingworld.com-articles-towinglaws.htm (http://www.towingworld.com-articles-towinglaws.htm)

California allows it but does require a Class A Commercial license with Doubles/Triples endorsement.


No Triples in CA! The have to drop one at the border!:)

i pull 2 trailers in ontario (canada)legally.comm plate (no personal sticker)brakes on 1st trailer a must.under 72 feet.dont got over your trucks weight and thats all the requirments.can be 5th wheel or travel trailer,doesent matter what kind.

If you only have one bike, you might look into one of those reciver hitch carriers, most trailers have a reciver and if it doesn't it wouldn't be hard to mount one and then you wouldn't have to worry about the laws for each state. JMO

If you do this, make sure you have a shop install it with a warranty, I had one pull the bumper off a trailer I had and almost lost my bike...

Rules here in Alberta allow two trailers, but lead trailer has to be a fifth wheel. How about just buying a toy hauler fifth wheel and put the bike inside the trailer and you won't have to worry about which state/province you are in. Check out my garage (Love the trailer!).

Or get a DiamondBack cover for the bed, park two ATV's on top and pull your normal travel trailer.

my dad and his buddies took his truck, travel trailer and motorcycel trailer a total of 68 feet all the way from tennessee to 4 corners. they parked somewhere alongthe way and they rode their bikes. one bike was in the bed of the truck and 2 were on the trailer.

You will definately need to check your local laws, to be sure. I know what they are in california, but that does not mean they will be the same for you. I don't think the cop will buy" they said on diesel place it was legal". I pull doubles. I have a CDL w/ doubles/triples, tanker, haz-mat. My package is 72' long, and I can back it up too.That didn't quite sound right...):h
Arizona allows double (fifth wheel first then tow behind) 52" total length last I checked. Pretty hairy pulling doubles...been there done that and back to a single trailer again ! :eek: 52 inches???!!! Now where am I gonna get a 3 foot fifth wheel with 1 1/3 trailer?:mad:


I'm sorry, I felt like being an ass.:D

That didn't quite sound right...):h
52 inches???!!! Now where am I gonna get a 3 foot fifth wheel with 1 1/3 trailer?:mad:


I'm sorry, I felt like being an ass.:D



HA! HA! DAMNIT !! I didn't intend to press the SHIFT key !!!:D

minnasota lets you do it but the middle one has to be 29ft or less and 5th wheel and you can be up to 70ft

Here are the towing laws listed by state, shows double and triple tow. http://www.towingworld.com/articles/TowingLaws.htm

Wyoming allows doubles up to 75 ' can be bumper pulls or 5er, if gvrw exceeds 26001 lbs it requires a class B cdl. GVRW is determined by adding the stickers of ratings for each vehicle not the actual weight being towed. Example: 9200 gvw for truck + 11,500 for trailer would = 20,700 and only leaves room for 5,301 gvw for the second trailer or you will need the class B license.

thanks cbrew2001 i needed that its nice to know the laws

Man, the thought of the average non-CDL driver (or even most CDL drivers I know) towing two trailers scares the bejeesus out of me.
I don't have doubles on my CDL, but I have towed many tractor trailer combinations behind a wrecker. Anybody who says they are easy to back up is on crack. I've seen it done, but it's so close to impossible, difficult doesn't even begin to describe it.
How can you even get two trailers of considerable size to not overweight the GCVWR on the pickup?
IMO it probably shouldn't be legal, or at least heavily restricted to certain roads. You're just going to end up with under-experienced drivers getting into jams they can't back out of. When I was towing heavy I went out every day to rescue TT units that got into places they couldn't get out of. Some of the time I'd just back their truck out for them, but quite often they'd be stuck offroad, or jammed under a bridge, or up on top of something they dragged the trailer wheels onto.
My pickup and camper is 56 feet long. My record is 126 feet, a 53 foot moving van trailer behind an extended chassis condo sleeper truck, behind a 39 foot Freightliner wrecker. Fun going through the tolls with it.

Man, the thought of the average non-CDL driver (or even most CDL drivers I know) towing two trailers scares the bejeesus out of me.
I don't have doubles on my CDL, but I have towed many tractor trailer combinations behind a wrecker. Anybody who says they are easy to back up is on crack. I've seen it done, but it's so close to impossible, difficult doesn't even begin to describe it.
How can you even get two trailers of considerable size to not overweight the GCVWR on the pickup?
IMO it probably shouldn't be legal, or at least heavily restricted to certain roads. You're just going to end up with under-experienced drivers getting into jams they can't back out of. When I was towing heavy I went out every day to rescue TT units that got into places they couldn't get out of. Some of the time I'd just back their truck out for them, but quite often they'd be stuck offroad, or jammed under a bridge, or up on top of something they dragged the trailer wheels onto.
My pickup and camper is 56 feet long. My record is 126 feet, a 53 foot moving van trailer behind an extended chassis condo sleeper truck, behind a 39 foot Freightliner wrecker. Fun going through the tolls with it.


Kool i am only 68' with the truck 5th wheel and a trailer ....And i have never been able to back them up all hooked together.

It is alot easier with a pickup combo, you don't have a friggin dolly to contend with.