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Post by lrhogusa on Jun 21, 2021 14:19:07 GMT -5
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Post by Edd505 on Jun 21, 2021 17:12:48 GMT -5
Any GOOD weld should should be able to add a rear hitch. Have it welded to the frame with a standard 2" receiver, they pull boats, jets skis & ATV's behind all the time around here. I saw one class A with a hydraulic lift on the rear and a Harley Dresser on board. Personally not sure I would trust one wheel. I have used one like this more than once to haul ATV's. Trailer link
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Post by johnr on Jun 22, 2021 10:16:37 GMT -5
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Post by laknox on Jun 22, 2021 13:46:18 GMT -5
What ^^he^^ said. In a lot of places, towing a trailer, or "doubles", is illegal. Some people say they go through those states with no issues, but are you willing to run the risk? Here in AZ, towing doubles =is= legal. First hitch MUST be a FW, second hitch can be ball or pintle; NO doubling up with 2 ball/pintle hitches (though you see a lot of construction people doing so). Max legal length is 65' from the front bumper of your truck to the center of the rearmost axle, BUT you are allowed 10' of "overhang" from the center of the rearmost axle, giving a 75' "ultimate" length without a permit. (Mostly for boats with outboards or sterndrives.) If the 2nd trailer is > 3k GVW, you MUST have brakes. Now, on to swivel wheels. In many states, a swivel wheel is considered a trailer, even if it's solidly mounted to the FW frame and, if double are illegal, then you =might= be cited...but you might not be. From my reading the past 15 years, or so, some states have actually =codified= a swivel wheel as a trailer, even if it doesn't really meet the definition of a "trailer". (Sorta like how cities like to call your Red Ryder BB gun a "firearm".) If you do want to do this, then you have 3 options. 1) Small utility trailer sans brakes, but you will need lights. Typically, you can easily have a 300 lb capacity hitch installed with few issues or mods needed. Most newer rigs have the beef to support a 200-300 lb hitch designed in, even if it's not installed. 2) Swivel wheel "tote". Will almost certainly need mods to create the 2 attachment points. May, or may not, require lights, but =I'd= certainly install them. 3) Cargo rack rated to carry the cart. THIS would almost certainly require major mods, possibly including fishplating the frame all way up to the axles, depending on the weight you want to carry. You'd have to talk to a fabricator to figure out what you'd need. If your rig is under warranty, an mods you do are likely to void the frame warranty, at minimum. Lyle
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Post by jfspry58 on Jun 22, 2021 19:06:48 GMT -5
I regularly tow either my boat or UTV behind my Durango, but as said above, make sure you know the applicable laws in the states you intend to tow in. They vary greatly from state to state.
Jay
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Post by lrhogusa on Jun 24, 2021 14:13:31 GMT -5
There is always going back to travel trailer and golf cart in bed of truck. Toy hauler time is the answer.
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