Trailer Hitch Options for Towing a Second Trailer Behind a 2006 Cherokee 305b 5th Wheel Trailer
Question:
I Have a 2006 cherokee 5th wheel 305b From Forest River And I Have Been Trying To Find Specs For The Rear End So I Can Mount a Hitch To Pull My Small 5X8 Trailer,Tung Weight 175-200 And Total Weight About 14OO LBS Total.I Have Tried To Get Info From Forest River For About 3 Weeks And When I Call I Get No One To Talk To.I Have Tried a Few Dealers And They Said Take It To a Pro Shop That Welds. Can You Guys Tell Me What Is Best Without Paying Out An Arm And Leg.I Can Install It To Save Time And Talking The Trailer All Over Town.
asked by: Dennis J
Helpful Expert Reply:
I was able to speak with someone at Forest River and he told me that they do not have tongue weight or towing specs for your 2006 Cherokee 305b trailer because they do not recommend towing a second trailer behind their trailers.
Forest River does not recommended towing a trailer behind another trailer for safety reasons. Trailer sway is a big concern when towing two trailers at once because you have two different pivot points in your towing setup. Sharp turns and backing up can cause big issues as well for someone who is not experienced in towing more than one trailer at a time. Forest River would likely void your trailer warranty there was any damage caused by towing a second trailer.
I can tell you that the towing capacity of the Curt Adjustable Width Hitch, # 13703, is 3,500 lbs with a 350 lb tongue weight, however, there is no way to guarantee the towing capacity of your fifth wheel trailer since Forest River does not provide that information.
If you do decide to tow a second trailer, you should check the state laws where you will be traveling. Towing two trailers at once is prohibited in some states and other states will often have harsh restrictions.
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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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