Whereas you have a truck and a fifth wheel, do you tow the jeep or follow behind. I know it soulds like a dumb question but I have wittness people towing trailers with boats being towed behind the trailer.
Buy the way, I am new to your site and I found it to be one of, if not the best so far. Keep up the good work.
lwfox002 said
09:43 AM Aug 9, 2007
It is the best site I have found. Great hosts and great members. Welcome.
Froggi said
12:10 PM Aug 9, 2007
I am pretty sure Howard posted that Linda was going to drive the Jeep.
Speedhitch said
04:50 PM Aug 9, 2007
I think Howard is overwhelmed with the rally and the web site at this time. He will catch up and get a reply in here soon. I will add a welcome to you and yours. We are so glad to get new folks on the forum and your input will be more than welcomed all the time. Please drop in from time to time to help us all answer our questions. Everyone helps each other with problems and gives advice to each other. This is what makes this forum sooo much better than all the others.
Hope we see you on the road
Joe and Sherri
RVDude said
06:48 PM Aug 9, 2007
To quote Howard "if we do get another vehicle, we will NOT be double towing (towing it behind the fifth wheel)." See his July archives for more details. His reasoning is that they usually travel NO more than 100 miles to a new site and to drive two vehicles would not be an inconvenience over the fun, comfort, convienance, and additional space afforded by an additional vehicle. Personally, I think he knows Linda is becoming the better driver and this way he can practice his skills driving alone tee hee.....
-- Edited by RVDude at 19:50, 2007-08-09
Howard said
09:38 AM Aug 10, 2007
Looks like the question has been answered.
I'll just add my welcome and a little bit more info.
Several people do double-tow fifth wheels and another vehicle, especially those with Heavy Duty Trucks.
However, our rig does not have the framework to tow and we don't want to spend the money to get it to the point where we could tow. Plus, we simply don't want to double-tow. It is illegal in many states (though the law is rarely enforced), and I have enough to worry about just with the fiver back there.
As has been said, we rarely travel over 200 miles - usually less than 150 (we even moved 9 miles one day). And we usually stay in places at least three days and more often a week, two weeks, or a month. So driving separately is not that big a deal. We're together almost 24/7 as it is, so it might be nice for both of us to have a little sanctuary while driving.
So there you go. Once again, welcome!
Fly Buoy V said
12:33 PM Aug 12, 2007
Are you still glad you chose this lifestyle? Why did you choose a 5th Wheel over a diesel pusher motorhome? Just curious?
Judy said
05:16 PM Aug 12, 2007
The MH I want is about half a million$$$$$. Cannot afford it....we have a fiver because of all the room and do not want to maintain 2 motors, insurance, etc....also when warrenty has expired on disel big bucks for repairs. This is just our thinking. southwestjudy & Bob & 2blackdogs
Howard said
09:08 PM Aug 13, 2007
Fly Buoy V,
We are absolutely ecstatic we chose this lifestyle!
I cringe every time I think about being tied to a house or a job to pay for a house.
As for the choice of a fifth wheel over a motorhome, it is such personal preference. And we go on "feel" a lot.
For us, a fifth wheel felt more like a home. Linda walked into several motorhomes in all price ranges and didn't get a "feel" for any of them. The first cheap fifth wheel she walked into "felt" better to her for full-time living than many expensive motorhomes.
All the other pros/cons discussions of fifth wheels vs. motorhomes didn't matter.
galeanna said
04:52 PM Sep 23, 2007
If a person were going to tow anything behind the 5th wheel where do you research the different states on what each allows. Not necessarly a boat or jeep but maybe a short trailer with a couple of the larger scooters or mopeds on it.?
RVDude said
07:45 PM Sep 23, 2007
Here's one place to start looking trailer life directory. It is very difficult to find unified and credible sources of state-by-state and particularly county-by-county rules and regs, especially for things like parking, load limits, and staying overnight in vehicles.
-- Edited by RVDude at 20:47, 2007-09-23
Jack Mayer said
01:41 PM Sep 25, 2007
I also have a section on towing doubles on my website. It is inthe Registration and Legal section. Link in sig....
galeanna said
06:31 PM Sep 25, 2007
Thanks...will check the sites this weekend...rough week at work now.........boss selling store and with broken hip (her's) not going well...boss is 84 and not ready to give up .......
Buy the way, I am new to your site and I found it to be one of, if not the best so far. Keep up the good work.
Welcome.
-- Edited by RVDude at 19:50, 2007-08-09
I'll just add my welcome and a little bit more info.
Several people do double-tow fifth wheels and another vehicle, especially those with Heavy Duty Trucks.
However, our rig does not have the framework to tow and we don't want to spend the money to get it to the point where we could tow. Plus, we simply don't want to double-tow. It is illegal in many states (though the law is rarely enforced), and I have enough to worry about just with the fiver back there.
As has been said, we rarely travel over 200 miles - usually less than 150 (we even moved 9 miles one day). And we usually stay in places at least three days and more often a week, two weeks, or a month. So driving separately is not that big a deal. We're together almost 24/7 as it is, so it might be nice for both of us to have a little sanctuary while driving.
So there you go. Once again, welcome!
southwestjudy & Bob & 2blackdogs
We are absolutely ecstatic we chose this lifestyle!
I cringe every time I think about being tied to a house or a job to pay for a house.
As for the choice of a fifth wheel over a motorhome, it is such personal preference. And we go on "feel" a lot.
For us, a fifth wheel felt more like a home. Linda walked into several motorhomes in all price ranges and didn't get a "feel" for any of them. The first cheap fifth wheel she walked into "felt" better to her for full-time living than many expensive motorhomes.
All the other pros/cons discussions of fifth wheels vs. motorhomes didn't matter.
If a person were going to tow anything behind the 5th wheel where do you research the different states on what each allows. Not necessarly a boat or jeep but maybe a short trailer with a couple of the larger scooters or mopeds on it.?
-- Edited by RVDude at 20:47, 2007-09-23
Thanks...will check the sites this weekend...rough week at work now.........boss selling store and with broken hip (her's) not going well...boss is 84 and not ready to give up .......
Pretty cool setup
-- Edited by blackoak99 at 12:28, 2007-10-15