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05-05-2006, 08:00 PM
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Hi,
Im about to purchase a 2nd boat, and would just like to know if 2 trailers can be joined together and towed behind? It becomes just like a semi trailer, but still less than 2000kg combined... Whats the way of going about this? Here is one sample I found: But imagine 2 boats... |
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05-05-2006, 08:04 PM
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In the Us it might be fine but i think you will find over here is a big no no.
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05-05-2006, 08:05 PM
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V8 wannaabeee
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Southbank, melb
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lol road train =)
AFAIK you can only have max of 1 caravan trailor an 1 normal trailor which can't exceed certain weight in total - not sure on exact rules tried your states rta site? |
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05-05-2006, 08:17 PM
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I can't find it anywhere on the RTA's website, it just doesn't say you can or can't do it...
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05-05-2006, 08:26 PM
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05-05-2006, 08:27 PM
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love the quad cams
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I'd like to see someone reverse park that baby
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05-05-2006, 08:34 PM
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05-05-2006, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Newcastle
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It would be illegal because the front most trailer would have to be rated to tow another trailer of up to about 1 tonne and the front most trailer would also need the suspension setup to take the rear trailer weight. Caravans and trailers just aren't built like that here....
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05-05-2006, 10:16 PM
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Not so low, not so slow.
Join Date: Nov 2005
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Not legal. for a start not many vehicles would be rated to tow the combined weight of the two trailers, B-doubles require a seperate licence, so in short NO WAY.
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06-05-2006, 02:03 AM
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I dont think it would be legal, have you seen just the nomal people trying to reverse a 6 by 4 trailor at the local tip lately :eclipsee_
And if you try this, i am sure the cops or the RTA will stick it up ya  :
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06-05-2006, 01:07 PM
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Unless it’s a B-double, forget about it.
Cheers, Danny
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06-05-2006, 01:10 PM
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06-05-2006, 01:45 PM
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Just make one massive trailer that holds two boats. you win.
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06-05-2006, 02:37 PM
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owning V8=having no $$$
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Your rig is now effectively a multi-combination vehicle, "a B-Double" so it if you dont have that license then it would have to be illegal to drive it
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06-05-2006, 03:14 PM
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Got a truck licance :p
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06-05-2006, 07:20 PM
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So then having a B double license will allow you to drive it? Any thoughts from the truckies?
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06-05-2006, 07:24 PM
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Umm well for my 2 cents worth... i hope you have got good brakes!!!!
But it is meant to be illegal, and i'm sure will exceed the towing capacity of your vehicle anyway!!! Even guys with B-double licenses would look at this thread and laugh... there is quite a difference between 2 trailers and a b-double setup....
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07-05-2006, 10:49 AM
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as the NRMA rule 2 states no way totally illegal and i can assure you its illegal in all other states to,and no a b double licence wont save you
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07-05-2006, 11:55 AM
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AS IT SAYS.....
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Sell the caravan and the big mofo F-truck.
Buy a campervan and put solid roof racks on it. Lash the dinghy to the roof racks upside down. And finally tow the new 16-20 foot cruiser behind the campervan.. About the only legal option out there i fink. |
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07-05-2006, 05:59 PM
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Starter Motor
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ie, be designed for the task. But nothing to stop you having one big trailer holding two boats |
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07-05-2006, 06:59 PM
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the whole middle trailer has to cope with being pulled and pulling, so again, the total stress running through the rails of two trailers.... plus braking and weight transferrence ugh .... give me my 34 wheels :yeees: and stop pulling in front of me like I'm a motorcycle you can't see !!!  :
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