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Old 06-29-2010, 09:33 AM   #3
Motor31
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It takes a professional installation with plenty of bracing and cross bracing. Keep in mind that the frame on the trailer is not solid. It is a thin walled box tube. That means stress from towing forces must be spread out over enough area with good proper welds to insure that the frame is not compromised or the mount pulled away. You can't just "bolt on" a mount and then head out.

It can be done but I would make sure you use a service that is more than a little experienced at doing this type of work. I used a fabricator that builds entire utility trailers as well as modifying current trailers for my mount. After he did the job he told me he would never do another one for the same amount of money. Once he got into the job he found it took more welding and bracing than he originally thought it would for the estimate he gave me. He held to his original price. I'll be having him replace a bent axle later on.

We have been towing a second unit (toad Jeep Cherokee) for over 2 years now. There are some states that prevent double towing and others that have a strict length limit. I suggest you get a trucker atlas and look up which states are restrictive. They are in the minority in the West. I do avoid the peoples demokratic republik of kaliphornia anyhow so no issue for me there. Other Western states have been no problems. I am currently in Washington now.

If you do have a hitch mounted make sure there is enough clearance between the toad and trailer to avoid swapping paint in turns. Don't forget braking equipment for the toad as well. Make damn sure you have enough tow vehicle for the ENTIRE load you will be towing. If you are using a light duty pu forget about it. At the very least you will need a class 5 MDT tow vehicle (IE F 550), a class 6 would be better. (F 650 or baby semi style truck)
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