barely legal?

**14Junkie** · 02-08-2012, 03:43 PM

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this is the only way i can figure to get the camper and the bikes up to the mountains at the same time.
im concerned about the legality of this rig in ga. and surrounding states.
internet searches give conflicting info.
all agree im ok on the interstate in all states but on secondary roads it get sticky.
as far as ga. goes i can find no prohibitions in the state code so long as i dont exceed 65 feet and have brakes for any unit over 2k lbs.
s.c. is a definite no no.

any of you folks have any firsthand experience with this kind of setup?

pete

**Mark** · 02-08-2012, 04:34 PM

OH GOD WHY

**pawpawkow** · 02-08-2012, 04:41 PM

I see hunters, campers, and fishermen frequently around here that do the same thing...truck pulling camper pulling atv trailer or boat. Apparently it's legal...at least around here. Also, a lot of camper trailers already have a ball on the back bumper so to me that would encourage towing something else?

I'd sure hate to back it up!

**XXXXL** · 02-08-2012, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by pawpawkow

I see hunters, campers, and fishermen frequently around here that do the same thing...truck pulling camper pulling atv trailer or boat. Apparently it's legal...at least around here. Also, a lot of camper trailers already have a ball on the back bumper so to me that would encourage towing something else?

I'd sure hate to back it up!

it is legal here but you have to have a special endorsement on your license

**Danno** · 02-08-2012, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by 14Junkie

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DSC05176.jpg

this is the only way i can figure to get the camper and the bikes up to the mountains at the same time.
im concerned about the legality of this rig in ga. and surrounding states.
internet searches give conflicting info.
all agree im ok on the interstate in all states but on secondary roads it get sticky.
as far as ga. goes i can find no prohibitions in the state code so long as i dont exceed 65 feet and have brakes for any unit over 2k lbs.
s.c. is a definite no no.

any of you folks have any firsthand experience with this kind of setup?

pete

I have an old friend who tows his bass boat behind his 5th-wheel camper all the time. As long as all the lights are hooked up and working and everything has plates, I don't think the law can hassle you.

**JeffS** · 02-08-2012, 05:34 PM

Its a no, no in Kali but I have seen it in other states......

**montanazed** · 02-08-2012, 08:19 PM

You'd be good to go in Montana...
You do however have to pass a test whereby you must be able to back all of that up a 1/4 mile fairly steep windy road after beer-bonging a 6-pack.

**reidmct** · 02-08-2012, 08:34 PM

I'd never want to drive that nightmare... admire your guts.

Anyway, at least consider a drop hitch so the bike trailer is more level.

**14Junkie** · 02-08-2012, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by reidmct

I'd never want to drive that nightmare... admire your guts.

Anyway, at least consider a drop hitch so the bike trailer is more level.

the long overhang on the camper makes it likely that the hitch may drag the ground if it were much lower. im sort of concerned about it as it is now.
im definitely gonna be cautious over uneven terrain.

when i pull the trailer behind my pickup it is on about the same angle and i dont have any issues. besides it makes it easy to unload since the rear of the trailer is lower.

pete

**14Junkie** · 02-08-2012, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by montanazed

You'd be good to go in Montana...
You do however have to pass a test whereby you must be able to back all of that up a 1/4 mile fairly steep windy road after beer-bonging a 6-pack.

luckily im not planning to drag this rig to montana anytime soon.

pete