towing mods

[rescuemedic13]

I am looking at purchasing a new fifth wheel. My wife and i are torn between a fifth wheel with a bunkhouse and a toy hauler. The problem being how do we haul the golf cart if we go with a bunkhouse. My question is, if a camper is ordered , can the manufacturer beef up the frame to tow a trailer inorder to tow golf cart without voiding the warranty. Can anyone provide any tips on on how to install a hitch to allow for golf cart towing. I have also seen many people hauling a gc with a trailer with a swivel wheel in which the weight is supported by the fifth wheel frame?

[transamz9]

You are not going to get anyone to tell you it's O.K to do it. Yes it can void the warranty by adding a hitch or anything to the back of the fifth wheel. All I can tell you is that I have been pulling a 21' bass boat (4000#) behind mine for a few years now with no problems. It is not something that I recommend to people that are not very confident in their towing skills. I also pull the golf cart when not going to fish.

If you have a long bed truck I would say buy a bumper pull and put the GC in the back of the truck.

[Kpinto]

Trans, did you install a receiver hitch or just beefed up the existing? I see a bunch of fifth wheels with receiver hitches.

[Kpinto]

I guess I could question everybody. If you DO pull another trailer behind your fifth wheel. How did you do it? Receiver hitch or something else. I WILL install something on mine so I can pull either a boat or golf cart.

[08flagvlite]

Many states will NOT allow this - I know for a fact that it is illegal in Florida; my neighbor was ticketed for this behind his fiver. It strikes me as odd however that semi's can tow double trailers on the interstates through Florida. I guess it is because they pay through the nose in road taxes! Randy

[Kpinto]

In Louisiana as long as the total length does not exceed 75 ft I believe you are legal.