Triple Towing w/377rlbh

Palle-man · 02-10-2016, 02:18 AM

I realize this camper has just came out, but has anyone triple towed behind a 377rlbh? I will be a little over our length laws in South Dakota, but it is just for short trips to the lake so we don't have to take two vehicles to tow the boat. The boat sits on a tandem axle trailer and has a tongue weight of approximately 300lbs. The boat and trailer weight in at about 6500lbs. Any advise/cautions are greatly appreciated. Also I have towed like this before, but never with a 5er as big as the 377.

Kahoneys · 02-10-2016, 07:21 AM

I wouldn't. The hitch on our 377 is rated for 500lbs and there is no wiring for lights. It is meant for bikes and cargo racks and not towing.

Grumpy · 02-10-2016, 07:22 AM

The accessory receiver clearly states "NOT FOR TOWING" will void warranty.

jal0710 · 02-10-2016, 09:11 AM

So, take that receiver off and have one fabricated. Our HT 26.5 RLS didn't even have a receiver so I went and had a professional welder put one on along with wiring for the trailer. Cost around $500, and does a great job towing my Crestliner Super Hawk 1900.

Grumpy · 02-10-2016, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jal0710

So, take that receiver off and have one fabricated. Our HT 26.5 RLS didn't even have a receiver so I went and had a professional welder put one on along with wiring for the trailer. Cost around $500, and does a great job towing my Crestliner Super Hawk 1900.

The receiver itself is heavier than most class Iii's, all that may need to be beefed up a little are the welds for the mounting plates.

Doing that can still void the warranty if you have a "not so nice" dealer.

Palle-man · 02-10-2016, 12:07 PM

I am planning on having a welder beef up the hitch before we do anything. Dealer said no problem.

dalebra · 02-10-2016, 12:36 PM

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I am planning on having a welder beef up the hitch before we do anything. Dealer said no problem.

My dealer said no problem too until I asked him to put it in writing.

So I'm going to tough it out without having the ability to triple tow until the warranty has expired.

Hoojs12840 · 02-10-2016, 06:12 PM

I had over 300lbs of bike and rack on mine. No issues. Tongue weight would hurt it.

My only concern would the push pull nature of what you have hooked to it. I will pulling an aluminum trailer with an RZR on it. Maybe 1500 total. It's strong enough for that. If I was pulling something heavier I would make sure it had its own brakes and would have a professional welder inspect it.

As for wiring, it's already at the back, just need to pull down a bit of under belly to splice in.

Hoojs12840 · 02-10-2016, 06:15 PM

I also had the same bikes and racks on the back of my Keystone Cougar with the hitch that clamps over the rear bumper. Didn't have any issues with it either.

All I read was the "bumper would fall off" and it would "void my warranty." Dealer did warranty work with it on there. Now if the rear bumper fell off they probably wouldn't fix it, but then again I would want it put back on with the same material anyhow.

namusmc65 · 02-12-2016, 07:27 AM

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I am planning on having a welder beef up the hitch before we do anything. Dealer said no problem.
My dealer said no problem too until I asked him to put it in writing.

Dealer can say all he wants, but Jayco is the one with the final say!

Grumpy · 02-12-2016, 07:34 AM

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Dealer can say all he wants, but Jayco is the one with the final say!

Since the dealer submits the warranty request, unless it is a frame issue, JAYCO would never find out.

Camper_bob · 02-12-2016, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy

Since the dealer submits the warranty request, unless it is a frame issue, JAYCO would never find out.

And just out of curiosity, would Jayco not defer to Lippert on this anyway? Since they are the ones who actually warranty the frame?

Grumpy · 02-12-2016, 08:43 AM

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And just out of curiosity, would Jayco not defer to Lippert on this anyway? Since they are the ones who actually warranty the frame?

Probably if it's a frame or receiver failure, but the JAYCO paperwork says any mods could invalidate the entire warranty. That is why the dealer could really be a pita and refuse any more coverage. I know my dealer wouldn't so you need to have a good relationship with them.

dalebra · 02-12-2016, 08:53 AM

That is why I wanted the dealer to put it in writing that they would maintain the warranty in the event that Jayco said it had been voided. The dealer said they couldn't because they would have no control over what I hooked up to it and pulled. I'll be having more discussion on this topic with the dealer today at the Minneapolis RV Show.

3'senough · 02-12-2016, 12:37 PM

I want to see pictures of that all hooked up. That has to be one long setup. I am 60 ft bumper to bumper then 63 when I kick out the bike tray.

jal0710 · 02-12-2016, 02:23 PM

3"senough, if you are talking about my rig, here it is. I think I am around 73" with all stuff hooked up.

poohbear · 02-12-2016, 09:13 PM

What you going to tow/stop all this with?

cariboocreek · 02-13-2016, 05:40 AM

65 feet in total length is typically the legal limit. In Alberta a triple tow is legal (providing fifth wheel attached to tow vehicle) but 65 feet is the maximum legal limit and is enforced.

3'senough · 02-13-2016, 06:20 AM

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3"senough, if you are talking about my rig, here it is. I think I am around 73" with all stuff hooked up.

That's long. If the OP puts a 377 in the middle of that it would probably be over 80ft.

Must be fun backing up to connect the boats.

jal0710 · 02-14-2016, 06:22 PM

Well, I don't have a camera on the back of the FW, but I do have a wonderful wife/helper who stands back by the tongue and tries to direct me to the proper placing. Sometimes it works well and sometimes we have to make two or three tries. So far, in 22 years we have gotten it done every time and are still married.

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