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06-15-2016, 10:59 AM
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i don't doubt that it can be done
But there is a reason why its illegal in most states. Its a bad idea.
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06-15-2016, 11:01 AM
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06-15-2016, 11:44 AM
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Guys do it all the time here in Idaho. Mostly behind fivers, but behind trailers once in a while. And a lot of back country gravel and dirt roads of which we have a bunch of out here. Most are only pulling little fishing boats or atv trailers. Never heard of anyone breaking anything.
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06-15-2016, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Krlpj05
I did it, pulls like a dream. Well under max length. Putting camera on back of TT. Attachment 111143
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Looks good . i don't see a problem doing it the way you are . most are scared to just haul their tt's . most western states allow this the further east you go the more restrictive the states gets . I see this all the time and see no issue other then backing up would be a challenge. as far as the TT frame handling this again i see no issues . your not talking a lot of weight 2 atv maybe 1000 to 1200 lbs plus trailer and TW only a few hundred lbs .
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06-15-2016, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by JustB_Rad
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06-15-2016, 12:02 PM
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Never backed mine up. Unhitched the baby trailer first. I was around 60 feet long, so gas stations were interesting. I do like the toy hauler a LOT more now though.
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06-15-2016, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Krlpj05
First and foremost you guys don't know your laws by state instead of assuming that it's against the law.
Secondly, I took this TV to an experienced frame guy who said yes it would work. He wasn't up for the money I trust this man hundred percent.
Thirdly if you know your limitations and you take your time it all works just fine! Thank you for your input.
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If you did not want opinions why did you post.....??? You asked for opinions.....
1. It is not legal in many states period......... it may be in yours.
2. It will stress the frame and may not be approved by the manufacturer. If you are in an accident will your frame guy stand behind you??? The RV manufacturer probably will not......... The other guys attorney will love it.
3. I meet people all the time the think that they know their limitations until something happens and many are no longer with us................ 
Not wanting to be harsh but lives can be at stake..............
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06-15-2016, 12:25 PM
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Not wanting to be harsh but lives can be at stake..............
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You're not being harsh.....
I have the same problem with this as I do with 1/2 Pickups towing 5th Wheels! Something about it just makes me CRAZY!
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(2017) - 12 in 3 and going seasonal for at least the rest of the year!
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06-15-2016, 12:29 PM
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Well, one of the benefits of living in a free country. We can make our own decisions good or bad.
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06-15-2016, 12:30 PM
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Well, one of the benefits of living in a free country. We can make our own decisions good or bad.
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Which is all fine and dandy until others' bad decisions screw my life up! 
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Nights Camped - (2014) - 16 in 6 trips (2015) - 20 in 6 trips
(2016) - 21 in 7 trips
(2017) - 12 in 3 and going seasonal for at least the rest of the year!
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06-15-2016, 12:31 PM
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That street goes both ways.
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06-15-2016, 12:33 PM
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they sale RV to anyone that has the cash most have never towed anything ever and shouldn't be behind the wheel of a car let alone a rig that's 55' or longer .But it's a free country so we deal with it . if the frame can't handle a 1200 lbs tow load then it can't handle a 8000 lbs box on top of it
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06-15-2016, 12:34 PM
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That street goes both ways.
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Surely does....that's why my rig is maintained by the book and I'm not near gross weight capacity of my TT or my TV.
I also noticed how the OP has no information about what his TT weight was before he added this 2000 lbs to the mix, nor is there information about what he's towing his 7000# trailer with.
One more thing.....How's this thing supposed to STOP?
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Nights Camped - (2014) - 16 in 6 trips (2015) - 20 in 6 trips
(2016) - 21 in 7 trips
(2017) - 12 in 3 and going seasonal for at least the rest of the year!
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06-15-2016, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Oaklevel
If you did not want opinions why did you post.....??? You asked for opinions.....
1. It is not legal in many states period......... it may be in yours.
2. It will stress the frame and may not be approved by the manufacturer. If you are in an accident will your frame guy stand behind you??? The RV manufacturer probably will not......... The other guys attorney will love it.
3. I meet people all the time the think that they know their limitations until something happens and many are no longer with us................
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Live are at stake also when people that should not even drive are hauling long rigs . also when water tanks fall out because the manufecture does not install correctly or support correctly or when they list axles as 5000lbs when they are only 4000 . FR and other RV makers cause more safty issue then someone pulling a atv trailer behind their tt . lets take a look at them using the cheapest tires they can find and have the tires not capable of supporting a full loaded TT or fiver or Th
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06-15-2016, 12:48 PM
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As usual this post is turning to personal beliefs and not so many facts. Way to much speculation.
Towing doubles works, that's all there is too it. Anything can fail if it's outside it's limits. Stay within the limits, all is well.
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06-15-2016, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 05CrewDually
As usual this post is turning to personal beliefs and not so many facts. Way to much speculation.
Towing doubles works, that's all there is too it. Anything can fail if it's outside it's limits. Stay within the limits, all is well.
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He asked for it when he said he was "Looking for opinions please." Personal Beliefs are Opinions.
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(2016) - 21 in 7 trips
(2017) - 12 in 3 and going seasonal for at least the rest of the year!
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06-15-2016, 01:03 PM
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My last RV was a 30' 5er toy hauler that I towed with an F-350. I built my own hitch using a truck receiver from a junk yard. I mostly went to the Imperial Sand Dunes with it all winter. I would have my 2 seater sand rail inside and a couple of quads and dirt bikes on a trailer behind it. Perfectly legal and towed with no issues. I also towed my jet skis behind it when we went to Bullhead City/Laughlin to play on the river in the summer.I don't know if towing with a tag is legal in AZ. We see all kinds of towing setups around here because we can play in our state all year round.
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06-15-2016, 01:24 PM
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He asked for it when he said he was "Looking for opinions please." Personal Beliefs are Opinions.
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Yup, and I gave mine too.
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06-15-2016, 01:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Krlpj05
First and foremost you guys don't know your laws by state instead of assuming that it's against the law.
Secondly, I took this TV to an experienced frame guy who said yes it would work. He wasn't up for the money I trust this man hundred percent.
Thirdly if you know your limitations and you take your time it all works just fine! Thank you for your input.
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Glad you went to someone you trust. That is all you can do. We hook up our swivel wheel again in a couple of weeks and will add more miles to it. Good luck and safe travels.
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06-15-2016, 01:47 PM
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Please post your travel itinerary so I know to avoid those roads while you're on them.
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