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Hopefully others can address pulling a second trailer. In the beginning it sounded like you wouldn't be taking long trips.
MN Blue Skies said:Hopefully others can address pulling a second trailer. In the beginning it sounded like you wouldn't be taking long trips.
Chakara said:Pulling a 2nd trailer is a thing. Personally I'd only do it if it is supported by the manufacturer. We recently bought an Arctic Fox 27.5L with the factory installed receiver. I wouldn't consider and "add on" hitch unless I knew the installer really knew what he was doing. Frame reinforcements and whatnot.
Now....soon we'll know if we did right, just closed on the trailer that will go behind. With the ATV we'll be a bit under 2000 lbs. I'm a bit hesitant on how much we will like this arrangement - but it will only be used when we go ATVing...the rest of the time we'll just pull the 5th wheel.
If you can fit the "stuff" on the trailer - even on a system attached to the receiver hitch you'll be better served. The double tow adds a lot of complexity.....
-Chak
darsben said:With your height maybe a travel trailer would do better for you. Usually the same headroom throughout the unit. So no unexpected head bumping
UnclKracker said:I don't know of a travel trailer with enough headroom for someone as tall as you. I'm 6'2" and feel uncomfortable in them. We've owned 3 but are in a 5th wheel now.
Heat rises, with your head brushing the ceiling your going to notice the difference in temp. Our 5th wheel has gobs of headroom in the living area. The front isn't much of a problem since most of your time spent there is at night. If possible, shop in the summer. A/C is a big problem with many 5th wheels. I don't know if it's poor insulation, undersized A/C units or lack of sufficient airflow. With both units running we can't get our trailer under 78 degrees unless it's in the shade That's with temps in the 90s. The dealer says "...it the nature of the beast." there's nothing they can do.
New vs used. We've owned 3 travel trailers and now our first 5th wheel. All 3 of our travel trailers were used. My opinion. It's pretty easy to tell if an RV was taken care of well. Only one trailer gave us any grief and that was after 4 years of ownership. We had the others 10 and 6 years and tires were the only things we had to replace. Our brand new 5th wheel has been trouble from the first time out. It's two years old and I am still making repairs and adjustments. It's a 36' Keystone Montana. Many will say it's amongst the best quality units out there and it may be but we will shop used for the next one. New will be a last resort if we can't find anything used that we like. Let someone else deal with getting a new one in shape.
Here is a YouTube video on the subject of who builds the best RV: https://youtu.be/-f2zORy_FLc
Alfa38User said:Pulling a second trailer??
Some of the western states allow a boat trailer to be towed behind a fifth wheel but most do not permit even that. None (AFIK) permit towing any kind of trailer behind a travel trailer (AKA bumper hitch). Motor homes do not have that restriction.
Freeborn said:Ok, I thought you could pull a trailer behind a 5th wheel trailer? Maybe I am mistaken? Any idea what're I can find what is allowed be state? I know in my home state of Minnesota you can pull a boat behind a 5th wheel. I'll need to do some checking.
Alfa38User said:You might start here: https://gillettesinterstaterv.com/blog/can-you-triple-tow-an-rv-legality-and-safety/
darsben said:https://www.goodsam.com/article/default.aspx?articleID=1195129#TN
Frank B said:Arctic Fox? Good brand. Very Heavy, but well built frames, structure and suspension / running gear. Only average on fit and finish. And forget the Arctic portion. They aren't a whole lot better in really cold weather than anything else on the market. I doubt you will be disappointed if you buy one, but if this is a starter unit for you, then it may be more than you need. That, or you'll just end up keeping it long term. One thing about it, a used one tends to hold its value very well.
MN Blue Skies said:Freeborn, if you are anywhere close to Champlin, MN you are welcome to stop by and check out the floor plan in our 5th wheel. We really like it. The rear living room and kitchen would accommodate your height. We have two recliners that can be easily switched out to a chair that you might like better.