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Old 05-06-2010, 05:15 AM   #1
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We often have discussions as to whether or not is safe to carry anything on the frames of our Montanas. Yesterday, I saw a Montana (could not tell which model), pulled by a 3/4 ton truck, with a tow car being pulled on the back of the Montana.
 
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Old 05-06-2010, 08:43 AM   #2
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Proves what I have always said , The world is full if idiots.
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Old 05-06-2010, 11:07 AM   #3
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I've seen several but far be it for me to say anything. Most people will get right in your face if you kindly suggest that they may be doing something wrong.

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Old 05-06-2010, 11:33 AM   #4
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These frames are made with very little if any safety margins for something like that to keep the weight of the trailer down. Of course many have chanced it and been very lucky in my opinion that something hasn't broken. I wouldn't balk at pulling a small trailer with a golf cart or something, but no way I would chance a car or boat. Some folks are braver than I am.
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Old 05-06-2010, 12:13 PM   #5
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There are very few 5'ers designed to carry the weight of a vehicle behind them. In addition to reworking the rear hitch you would also need additional reinforcement for the pin box as well IMPO. That is why I opted to go the route I did and use a Volvo 780 with a Jeep piggyback to pull the Monty.
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Old 05-06-2010, 02:50 PM   #6
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We have been double towing since day one with the Freightliner and have had no issues. Just returned from the Factory in Ind and had a 40" LED TV installed. This was the first trip I towed at night, really didn't want to but due to Delaine's Mom having a serious Medical issue and she did pass away. But I did get home before she went to Heaven. The rear camera on the 5th wheel works great at night. Towed 6 hours in the dark and really not much difference in day or night. Double towing isn't for everyone but the biggest issues is the Truck, you must have enough Truck! Make sure your toad is properly set up with all the right equipment. GBY.....
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Old 05-06-2010, 08:04 PM   #7
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We tow our quads on a small trailer behind the 5er with no problems. Sallie tows it also with no issues. By towing a small car instead of a trailer there would be no tongue weight and could possibly be easier on things than a small trailer. We are considering towing our old Ford ranger. It has a towbar attached and all I need to do is rig up some tail lights. I would then just take one quad in the back of the ranger. If we decide to do this we will buy a breaking system for the Ford.

On our way home from Az this year we met a guy in a park that was towing a large 5er with a Ford F450. Behind the 5er was a small Ford Ranger with a tow bar and a small trailer with two quads hooked to that. He said that when he gets to McDermit he would have his wife drive the Ranger with the quads. Did I mention that he was VERY long???

Check this link out.


http://outbacktowing.tripod.com/

This is really towing.

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