Don, you are giving us the worst case scenarios. Here are Minnesota the laws for recreational doubles. As you can see, IF you follow the law they are not a problem at all. I also have a camera that allows me to see the boat at all times from the cab.
1/2012
Three – Vehicle Combination – Recreational Vehicle
(Pickup truck/fifth-wheel camper/trailer)
Recreational vehicle (RV): Minnesota allows an
RV three-vehicle combination only if all
of the following conditions are met:
Only a “fifth-wheel” coupling is allowed
between the pickup
truck and the middle
vehicle.
The second trailer may only haul watercra
ft, a motorcycle, a motorized bicycle,
off-highway motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile
, motorized golf cart or equestrian
equipment or supplies.
The total combination of vehicl
es does not exceed 70 feet.
The towing rating of the pickup truck is equal
to or greater than
the total weight of
all vehicles being towed.
The trailer hitch assemblies, as well as
the pickup truck hitch assembly, must
conform to MN Statute M.S. 169.82.
The driver is at least 18 years of age.
No travel within the Twin Cities Metro area during weekday rush hour times:
6:00 am – 8:30 am and 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm.
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For now 1996 Dodge Ram 5.9 Cummins 365HP 830TQ pulling a 2006 28' Dutchmen Fifthwheel and at times a 16' boat behind that!
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