Well that puts me out, every state between me and LA is illegal.
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| Author: | BAG Hunter [ Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | pulling two boats with one truck |
has anyone ever hooked two boat trailers together to be pulled with one truck? I'm looking for ideas or plans on how it can be done safely. I plan on making a long trip and want to pull mine and my buddies boat so that we can save on gas. Any help would be appreciated. |
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| Author: | duckduckboom [ Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
uncle j did it a while back |
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| Author: | POKER1 [ Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
Several here have. But it's not legal in all states so you better plan your route accordingly. http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/02/st ... e-tow.html http://www.towingworld.com/articles/TowingLaws.htm |
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| Author: | take'emgator [ Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
Boys from GT. do it every year when they come ride at setx run, some states won't allow it |
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| Author: | WestEndAngler [ Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
If I remember correctly was it Hoyt who was traveling through some state and they made him unhook, go & rent a truck to move the 2nd trailer out of the state. I'd be upset but yes, plan your route correctly to make sure you meet DOT standards. |
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| Author: | take'emgator [ Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
Yes it was him and they were headed to a boat show, I wanna say it was going up through Tennessee or some place like that. |
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| Author: | cb5331 [ Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:01 pm ] |
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So, it is legal in tx? |
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| Author: | WestEndAngler [ Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:01 pm ] |
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| Author: | WestEndAngler [ Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:02 pm ] |
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| Author: | take'emgator [ Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:04 pm ] |
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Holly shit lmao. So true ......legal in tx. |
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| Author: | cb5331 [ Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:04 pm ] |
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| Author: | BAG Hunter [ Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
I'm staying in Texas. Does anyone have any photos of how the hitch is done on the boat trailer? |
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| Author: | SCmudder7071 [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:16 am ] |
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| Author: | petrel [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:21 am ] |
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| Author: | deltaduckmaster [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
we use a piece of 2" square tubbing make it long enought to hit 2 of your cross members under your trailer we take some u bolts and secure it to. make you up a long wire go from your truck and plug lights into back boat |
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| Author: | MaXXis85 [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
If yall clowns read the links Poker listed, the question would have been answered! |
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| Author: | Crews [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 7:12 am ] |
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Used to do it all the time. Works great. |
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| Author: | UNCLE-J [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | pulling two boats with one truck |
Morgan City, Louisiana to Memphis, Tennessee |
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| Author: | Team Camo [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
My brother does it alot with his camper. I think the regs in TX say total length 65' or less. Might say need trailer brakes on front trailer too, but that could just be for rv's Sent by carrier pigeon. |
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| Author: | SCmudder7071 [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
O damn. I said legal in Carolinas but apparantly its not. I was going off the fact thats how my dealer gets boats back to SC |
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| Author: | WestEndAngler [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:31 am ] |
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| Author: | BoatDR [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
Every state is different and you need to check your local laws. I tow tandem all the time in LA, and our laws are that it can not exceed 70', must have brakes on any trailer with a stated capacity over 3000# (regardless if it is the 1st or 2nd trailer), and appropriate clearance lights so many ft apart (sorry but I dont know that dimention). |
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| Author: | BoatDR [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
Oh, and I'm sure there are other things that some states do, but here's a link to help ya with the basics. http://www.readybrake.com/state_laws.html |
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| Author: | duckhunter3635 [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
Here in TN. It is legal as long as your not over 65' and NOT in a Commercially licensed vehicle. I have semi trucks that I drive and a buddy that is a state trooper told me it is legal. But, then again some officers dont really care if its legal or not. |
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| Author: | BAG Hunter [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:19 pm ] |
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| Author: | BAG Hunter [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
Uncle J, do you have any photos of the hitch? |
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| Author: | wal1809 [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
I welded in a square tube to the rear of my flatbed so I could tow my 4 wheelers and the boat. I installed a second set of wires to plug the boat trailer into. It is just a matter of plugging in the rear trailer lights. Pretty easy thing to do. |
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| Author: | DeathMetalDukk [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
Well that puts me out, every state between me and LA is illegal.
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| Author: | UNCLE-J [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:22 pm ] |
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| Author: | WKUs final approach [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:35 pm ] |
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The Amish hire a guy here in ky to pull their boats and they will hook three or more up and pull them to the lake so they can fish. It is a sight to watch them launch them akk
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| Author: | med [ Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
Buddies that used to live here did it a lot. About a 45 min trip to the lake so they would hook the boats up and pile into the 4dr z71 and take off. |
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| Author: | Duckdon [ Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
We pull um 5000 miles: 4 at a time 2 at a time |
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| Author: | UNCLE-J [ Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:41 am ] |
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| Author: | BAG Hunter [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:53 am ] |
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| Author: | balloon-knot [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:43 pm ] |
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| Author: | Over the LINE [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 5:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
Anyone doing this with a GT motor on the first trailer. I looked at it this season but did not think I could clear the motor . |
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| Author: | keestan31 [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 5:51 pm ] |
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| Author: | deltaduckmaster [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:33 pm ] |
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First motor can't use trailer bracket!! Just turn to side and tie off to boat |
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| Author: | HUNT4DEER [ Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
i like the one on the ladder rack, if only you could back it that far down the ramp. |
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| Author: | Over the LINE [ Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pulling two boats with one truck |
Stupid but I did not think about turning it to the side. I knew I did not want to trailer on that little tilt up pin. I'll have to look when I get my rig back from the shop. |
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