Judy in Texas
1150 miles too far from the Fort
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- Sep 2, 2009
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Trailer Life magazine came today. There is an ad for "single and dual wheel transport systems" that hook onto the back of a TT. They are advertised as an extension to a trailer.
http://www.cruiserlift.com/swivelwheel.html
The website has this comment at the bottom of the main page:
" A frequent question asked is if the Swivelwheel system is legal to tow in all states. There are basically 22 states that do not allow double trailer towing, which some call "Triple Towing". These states are the entire east coast from Maine to Florida, Oregon and Washington. We consider the system an extension of the fifth wheel chassis frame. We do not consider it a trailer. The system cannot jackknife or fishtail. It is not like another ball mounted trailer swinging from side to side. Some states may not have that same view. Always check with the states that you are traveling through for details. There are numerous web sites that will give you state by state information in regards to towing laws. One of the better sites appears to be www.towingworld.com/articles/towinglaws.htm. We have found discrepancies in all of them, but this one appears to be the most complete."
One of these "systems" has a 1,000 lb capacity that is supposed to carry a gas golf cart. They explain that the batteries in an electric golf cart put it just over the limit. You are supposed to be able to drive 65 mph with one of these attached to your TT; but, those wheels look awfully small to go that fast on the highway.
http://www.cruiserlift.com/swivelwheel.html
The website has this comment at the bottom of the main page:
" A frequent question asked is if the Swivelwheel system is legal to tow in all states. There are basically 22 states that do not allow double trailer towing, which some call "Triple Towing". These states are the entire east coast from Maine to Florida, Oregon and Washington. We consider the system an extension of the fifth wheel chassis frame. We do not consider it a trailer. The system cannot jackknife or fishtail. It is not like another ball mounted trailer swinging from side to side. Some states may not have that same view. Always check with the states that you are traveling through for details. There are numerous web sites that will give you state by state information in regards to towing laws. One of the better sites appears to be www.towingworld.com/articles/towinglaws.htm. We have found discrepancies in all of them, but this one appears to be the most complete."
One of these "systems" has a 1,000 lb capacity that is supposed to carry a gas golf cart. They explain that the batteries in an electric golf cart put it just over the limit. You are supposed to be able to drive 65 mph with one of these attached to your TT; but, those wheels look awfully small to go that fast on the highway.
