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Is the use of the Swivelwheel system in conjunction with my fifth wheel travel trailer considered a “Triple Tow”?

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Is the use of the Swivelwheel system in conjunction with my fifth wheel travel trailer considered a “Triple Tow”?

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Fastmaster products, Inc. does not consider the Swivelwheel system a trailer. We consider it an extension of the tow vehicles existing frame since the system cannot swing from side to side like conventional ball mount trailers. The system must track with the tow vehicle. We have done extensive searching for the definition of a “Trailer”. The definition is all over the board. It would be best to consult your state for more information. To date, we have never had a customer stopped and ticketed for having the Swivelwheel system being pulled behind their trailer, and that’s been over 5 years now. There are basically 22 states that do not allow triple towing. These are the entire east coast from Maine to Florids, Oregon, and Washington. All other states do allow it for fifth wheel travel trailers. There are a greater number of states that do not allow triple towing with bumper pull travel trailers. Most do not allow ball to ball towing. A good source of state by state towing laws is availa

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