Can I Tow Another Trailer with ATVs Behind My Bumper Pulled Trailer
Question:
I have a quick question. If I Mount the 2 inch receiver on the back of my bumper pull camper, is it legal for me to haul another trailer behind my camper? The extra trailer is a short and light 10 foot trailer to haul my ATV’s.
asked by: Todd C
Helpful Expert Reply:
Most states do allow you to tow a trailer behind a trailer as long as it does not exceed a certain overall length- I believe California has a limit of 65 feet total length of all 3 vehicles. You would need to consult with your State's laws and any other locales that you might be towing in to make sure that this is allowed there. You also may be limited by your trailer's ability to handle additional weight pulling at the back, so you'll want to check with the trailer manufacturer to determine whether or not this is possible with this equipment.
With that being said, if you need to add a trailer hitch to your camper the Curt # 13703 is a universal fit hitch that will work on trailers with I-beams, C-channel frames between 22" and 72" wide and can be installed via bolts or welding. I would recommend making sure that your travel trailer frame is rated for towing, as well, but this hitch would be capable of pulling up to 3500-lbs and would work well to haul a small trailer with ATVs on it.
If your trailer doesn't already have a 4 way connector on the rear of it, you'll need to add one using the Curt Vehicle Wiring Harness # C58044, which can be hardwired to the lights on your bumper pull trailer and allow the lights on the ATV trailer to function properly.
I've linked some installation videos of the hitch on a smaller trailer for you to have a look at, as well as a review video of the wiring.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector w/ 60" Harness and Wire Taps
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- 5 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Frame Mount Hitch
- 22 - 72 Inch Wide Frame
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- CURT
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