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Re: Pulling a camper and boat at the same time
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07/07/04 09:43 PM
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left brain
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I don't know what creature comforts you are looking at. But they make a rodeo camper that is basic and will fit in most trucks. I have looked at these and they are fairly inexpensive.
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Re: Pulling a camper and boat at the same time
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07/07/04 09:45 PM
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HighTech Redneck
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There is a cab over posted below for sale.
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Re: Pulling a camper and boat at the same time
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07/07/04 11:31 PM
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Trebor Neil
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The heck with it, put a pillow in the boat!
You bettcha! ![[Linked Image]](http://myfolderz.com/TFF/images/77252norwegian flag.jpg) oofta!
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Re: Pulling a camper and boat at the same time
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07/08/04 01:15 PM
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outback
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Something additional to consider... it is possible to reinforce the frame of the camper for additional stability and towing capacity. There are a number of local welding shops that could add significant support to the camper frame, thereby enabling you to effectively pull a greater weight behind the camper. If I were trying to build and run this rig... I'd find a cheap used camper, build it up for towing, and drive it around a while to see if I liked the setup. Nothing worse than spending a lot of money, only to find you are not happy with what you got.
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Re: Pulling a camper and boat at the same time
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07/08/04 01:24 PM
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outback
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Something else you could do is set the camper body on a heavier duty trailer, depending on the size/configuration of the camper. I posted another suggestion to modify/reinforce the camper frame... but the post did not show up... interesting.
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Re: Pulling a camper and boat at the same time
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07/08/04 01:25 PM
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outback
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..... there we are.... page two. :-D
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Re: Pulling a camper and boat at the same time
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07/08/04 01:39 PM
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outback
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BTW, I have an F250ext that I put a camper shell on. Later, using a few 2x4's and some plywood I made a deck that is even with the bed rails that I can sleep on when hunting. I covered the deck with carpet for esthetic's, and I also made it so it can be broken down to use only half the truck bed, or it can be easily and completely removed. Nice set up for traveling too. everything gets stored under the deck so nothing is visible to the local thieves.
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Re: Pulling a camper and boat at the same time
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07/08/04 02:05 PM
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SHARKBATE
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my dads a truck driver and he says that you want the heavier tralier first. that would put the boat pulling the pop up.
fisherman by choice redneck by nature
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Re: Pulling a camper and boat at the same time
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07/08/04 07:15 PM
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Classic Used Boats
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I pull a 30' fifth wheel and a 20 ft Skeeter behind it. Pulls perfectly. State law is currently 70'.
I tried pulling my boat behind a tow behind with stabilizer bars, and this was a very heavy trailer. I could only go 45 before it started fish tailing all over the road.
Bottom line, I would not pull tandem unless it was behind a fifth wheel.
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Re: Pulling a camper and boat at the same time
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07/08/04 09:38 PM
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jedt2
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You definately don't want a hitch type trailer in front you need a fifth wheel, most are tandem. In this months TF&G the is a picture of a 26ft Gulfstream travel trailer pulling a bass boat. From what I gather in the article(which isn't much) it's already equipped to do so.
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Re: Pulling a camper and boat at the same time
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07/08/04 11:42 PM
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Slide_R
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It can be done, the question is "Is it worth it?". A buddy of mine scrambled a travel trailer and 17' Stratos all over I30 when a tire blew out. The rig works when all goes well, when something nasty happens, you are asking for trouble.
A lot of people have the pop-up and a decent jon-boat, v-hull or buster type boat on top. Safe, portable, and fishable.
Robert Oleson aka Slide_R
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Re: Pulling a camper and boat at the same time
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07/09/04 12:27 AM
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PGR Mike
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I have pulled tendem for for years. The only thing is that both trailers need to be tandem. If the Camper trailer is single axle, you will have EXTREME feedback and it will be extremely unstable. If the boat is a single axle, then it tends to cut corners too short. When both trailers are tandem, the second trailer tracks behind the first trailer almost identically. This makes it much easier around parking lots and corners. Even if you have a blow out, the tandem trailers keep everything in a straight line.
If you still have any questions, please feel free to call me.
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Re: Pulling a camper and boat at the same time
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07/09/04 12:29 AM
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WishinFishin
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Mr. B,
I pull a 28 ft 5th wheel, behind that I pull a 18 FT. Fish and Si Skeeter. Pull it all with a Chevy HD2500. No problems so far and have pulled to Ray Roberts 5 times. Legal length for the state is 65 feet. I measured 67. No tickets yet !! Knock on Wood !! Should't have any problems if you don't drive too fast.
Wishin
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Re: Pulling a camper and boat at the same time
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07/09/04 04:17 AM
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SHARKBATE
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comin from a pro truck driver you need the heavier tralier in front or the rear will fishtale out of controle
fisherman by choice redneck by nature
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Re: Pulling a camper and boat at the same time
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07/10/04 03:45 AM
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Ranger R
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I have the same problem. I have a Yukon XL, 17 foot bass boat, and 31 foot travel trailer. I will not tow all three together. I know that I have seen 5th Wheel trailers and 17-20 foot boats being pulled with no problem. If I was you, I would buy a nice boat, then rent a cabin or bring a tent. Now I am talking about tenting in the Fall or Springtime. Or rent a motorhome and pull the boat behind the motorhome. (Make sure the rental place allows it!) There are several forums that talk about this issue in detail. Other towing issue websites: http://www.rv.net/forum/ http://www.boatus.com/towing/txtow.htm http://www.readybrake.com/laws/tx.html http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/12066681.cfm http://www.rvsafety.com/gvwrworksheet.htm I believe having two more pivet points makes it hard to turn properly. I am not talking about 5th Wheelers.....My $0.02!!! If I need to go camping, with a boat far away, I will rent a guide or have my wife pull the boat with her vehicle. Then I will pull the TT. The problem now days is the gas prices. So will try and stay close to the hill country and try not to spend too much $$$on gas...GOOD subject to discuss!!! 
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