Question about Towing Doubles and Triples

Discussion in 'General Tow Rig Discussion' started by jac6695, May 12, 2005.

  1. jac6695

    jac6695 Well-Known Member

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    I have some questions about the legality and practicality of towing more then one "trailer". What do you think about this setup? Should I add brakes to the first rig? Do you think the tow rig is capable of the weight (keeping in mind the major airlines have a 50 LB. limit on these types of "trailers")? Should I secure the piggybacked cargo better? How about the triple setup? Does it look safer/more secure? Let me know what you guys think (I wish Timmy was still around, I'm sure he would have an opinion). Mahalo!

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  2. RJF's Red Cummins

    RJF's Red Cummins TRC Staff Moderator

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    To me those light duty axles look slightly over loaded. I would step up to a 5K axle. Braking is fine, as long as the tow rig has a decent pair of grippy tennies on and not sandles. Make sure the rig is no wider than 102", it looks close.
     
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    rotfl rotfl rotfl
    Thoes look like car tires, you better put trailer tires on instead rotfl rotfl


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    I agree with above sentiments, and I would also ensure you have a properly installed weight distribution system and you adjust the brake control to avoid a possible jackknife problem coming off the escalator.

    Keep your speeds under control, sway might be an issue as well. :D
     
  5. Mr. Beer/Cummins

    Mr. Beer/Cummins Well-Known Member

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    You're a wild man pulling that set-up, I'd keep it under 45 mph rotfl rotfl
     

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