I have a F250 and a 30' 5th wheel and pull my F18 Tiger behind my 5th wheel. I've been doing this for 6 years and never had a problem. You can't back up both trailers, so if you get in a bind...just unhook the boat trailer. Also, you need to travel a bit slower. The only thing I find is the boat bounces a bit more behind the 5th. Don't worry about turning extra wide...the boat will follow the 5th wheels track perfectly.
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I believe that the National Laws govern tandem trailers on the interstate system...and it's allowed as long as you're under 65'. When you get off the interstates is when the state laws come into play. Note, however, I believe all require that the first trailer be a 5th wheel trailer (with the goose neck hitch that connects over the tailgate into the bed of the truck...or a semi truck arrangement).
Thanks, I think that was the link that I was looking for.
Not sure if it's the feds or states (or some combination) that make the rules, but they are enforced by state officials (not feds). Tandem trailers are most definitely not allowed in all states, on or off the interstate.
It's sort of a moot point. If tandems are only allowed on the interstate, how would you get to the beach?
Mike
Several freight companies use tandem semi-truck trailers (UPS, FedEX, DHL, etc.) I was nearly certain they were allowed to pass through all states on the freeway in that arrangement.
"Several freight companies use tandem semi-truck trailers (UPS, FedEX, DHL, etc.) I was nearly certain they were allowed to pass through all states on the freeway in that arrangement."
We see them in NY too. But when they get to the MA border, they have to unhook the second trailer before they cross the border. A second tractor has to come out to drive the extra trailer into MA. There are special lots for this on the interstates right near the borders.
Personally, this seems silly to me (if they're allowed in some states, they should be allowed in all, especially if we're only talking interstates here), but politics is what makes life interesting (to somebody, I guess)...
"Several freight companies use tandem semi-truck trailers (UPS, FedEX, DHL, etc.) I was nearly certain they were allowed to pass through all states on the freeway in that arrangement."
We see them in NY too. But when they get to the MA border, they have to unhook the second trailer before they cross the border. A second tractor has to come out to drive the extra trailer into MA. There are special lots for this on the interstates right near the borders.
Personally, this seems silly to me (if they're allowed in some states, they should be allowed in all, especially if we're only talking interstates here), but politics is what makes life interesting (to somebody, I guess)...
Mike
I believe in FL that doubles are allowed on interstate (but not triples). Once you need to get on smaller highways/surface streets, it's not very practical to pull doubles anyway. Trailer interchange yards make it relatively easy to transition to/from doubles.
But, overall, it's still cheapest to haul stuff by water, then by rail, truck, and air. So just sail those things down and you're all set, right?
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Two thoughts: Did you consider reversing the H16 on top so that the lower part (the rear) of the tramp faces the wind while you are driving? Go to an electronics dept store and ask around back if you can have some of the large styrofoam blocks that components and appliances come packed in to use to pad between the upper and lower hulls. Sheet In! Bob
Bob - Mesa AZ USA Prindle 18-2 #244 "Wakizashi" Training for the Anacapa Tri-Point Race Summer 2012
Yeah but then the mast would have to be low in the front and high in the back and would hit the car
Originally Posted by Klozhald
Two thoughts: Did you consider reversing the H16 on top so that the lower part (the rear) of the tramp faces the wind while you are driving? Go to an electronics dept store and ask around back if you can have some of the large styrofoam blocks that components and appliances come packed in to use to pad between the upper and lower hulls. Sheet In! Bob
I bet the 2x4 idea started way back when there were no cats but H14s and H16s. You know, before foam was invented...
I know for sure that I was using it before using the internet.
Mike
You're exactly right. Nailing a couple of sets of small "risers" to the bottom of the forward 2x4 was necessary to compensate for the beam curvature. Rear cross-2x4 can be a single piece. Slap some carpet on it and you're done. (note - bottom H16 facing forward and top H16 bows to rear, or you're really popping-a-wheelie!)
I did the packing foam and swim noodles thing to take an H17 & TheMightyHobie18 to NAC's last spring. Cheap and functional. Found that I needed to tie from the bow tangs of the H17 to the mast stand. In big cross wind, top boat would eventually work itself off center (no matter how well was tied to bottom boat)
