P500 500/520: Bring Along with RV

[HBarlow]

Towing double trailers is prohibited in some states. In those states a state trooper will order it parked.

Towing a narrow trailer the driver cannot see in his rear view mirrors and is swaying side to side is a recipe for a disaster. it's almost impossible to back (absolutely impossible with a wife standing back there directing).

A ramp in the pickup bed to effectively shorten the buggy along with tailgate removal is your best option.

 

[Admin]

 

[BigTatertot]

Diamondback ATV truck cover is a good option but is expensive .

 

[Peter_72]

I installed a Curt adjustable hitch bolted to the frame of my camper, works great!

 

[Peter_72]

This is the hitch I installeed

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[Dtreat]

Hey All,

So here is my dilemma. Ford F-150 Crew Cab, 22’ Bumper-Pull RV Trailer, P520 UTV:

• Although the UTV can get into the bed of the truck; problem is you are unable to close the tailgate to clear the RV Trailer electric jack assembly
• I do have an trailer, but concerned about the double towing and navigating the Unitas camping sites
• Although I have found some options; they are quite pricey ($5K+) such as the swivel trailer for RVs and UTV Bed Racks for Trucks

Are there any other ideas/options? Thanks in advance!

I just built this to haul my P-500 and pull my 28 ft travel trailer. Cost about $200.00 if you can
weld it yourself.

Hey All,

So here is my dilemma. Ford F-150 Crew Cab, 22’ Bumper-Pull RV Trailer, P520 UTV:

• Although the UTV can get into the bed of the truck; problem is you are unable to close the tailgate to clear the RV Trailer electric jack assembly
• I do have an trailer, but concerned about the double towing and navigating the Unitas camping sites
• Although I have found some options; they are quite pricey ($5K+) such as the swivel trailer for RVs and UTV Bed Racks for Trucks

Are there any other ideas/options? Thanks in advance!

I just built this to haul my P-500 and pull my 28 ft travel trailer. Cost about $275.00 if you can weld it yourself.

 

[Jetsaround1]

get yourself a pair of ratcheting tailgate supports I got a pair at 4 wheel parts for $60 they normally retail for over $200

 

[Mudder]

Just build some ramps to put against the front of the bed and drive up them so your front tires are cab high or so then close tailgate.

If so, better secure very good in case of an accident.

 

[Robertb52]

Peter_72; you are the man! Great pic. That is one avenue I am seriously contemplating. I did install a rear camera when I went with my most resent RV and I love it. Feel a lot better when changing lanes and backing into spots. BTW, where you at in Louisiana? I used to live in Bossier City for 8 years in my military days (Barksdale AFB).

Dtreat; you also the man!. Unfortunately I can weld, but don’t have a welder or access to one anymore. I have also contemplated this route as there are units you can purchase online. BTW, my job requires me to fly out to Petaluma every month or so; I am somewhat familiar with the Hayward area as we used to own a printing facility in Hayward (Spectrum Label). We recently closed it down to consolidate our capabilities in both Oakland and Petaluma.

 

[WishIhadAHonda]

Hey All,

So here is my dilemma. Ford F-150 Crew Cab, 22’ Bumper-Pull RV Trailer, P520 UTV:

• Although the UTV can get into the bed of the truck; problem is you are unable to close the tailgate to clear the RV Trailer electric jack assembly
• I do have an trailer, but concerned about the double towing and navigating the Unitas camping sites
• Although I have found some options; they are quite pricey ($5K+) such as the swivel trailer for RVs and UTV Bed Racks for Trucks

Are there any other ideas/options? Thanks in advance!

I have the same problem. If you can close the tailgate halfway to clear the jack there’s tailgate support bars you can get that will hold it halfway or else just remove the tailgate and just super secure it in the bed.

 

[Peter_72]

The set up actually tows really good, I just take my time. I live in Ville Platte, south central Louisiana.

 

[Yellowbeast]

If the tail gate only needs a few inches to clear, look at DG tailgate supports for an angled support. I have the all three lengths set
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Or u can put car ramps in the bed that way the front of the p5 is in the air and it moves the back tires in a few move inches so the tail gate shuts