Thoughts on tandem m1082's?

[st8drumz]

Looked around on the forum for folks doing mods to try tandem trailers and didn't really find what I was looking for so I'll throw this latest brainchild out there for suggestion and scrutiny.

Welcome to coffee talk

Topic of discussion -

What are any thoughts you would like to share on putting a military pintle hook on the back of an lmtv m1082 (with proper superstructure/frame reinforcement), extend electrical and air hookups and towed by a deuce and a half? For air use considerations, what about adding an extra air tank, keeping in mind that the compressor would still have the same output/replenish rate? I understand that the deuce has a 10000 lb (?) towing cap. and the trailers alone are 7200 lbs. ea. Also, what about DOT regs on tandem trailers? Would that necessitate a CDL?

 

[simp5782]

Duals depends on where you live and what the legal total length is. Michigan I am not sure if a CDL would be required in a non profit situation since the doubles/trips doesn't always apply for CMV. TN you can haul Doubles without a CDL as long as you are not hauling for profit and do not exceed 77 total feet. It will depend on the state laws on db/trip. You wont be able to back up is all i can tell you. not to mention a deuce with one 1082 is slow not to mention two. They pull well though. but yeah backing up wouldnt be fun.

 

[porkysplace]

Looked around on the forum for folks doing mods to try tandem trailers and didn't really find what I was looking for so I'll throw this latest brainchild out there for suggestion and scrutiny.

Welcome to coffee talk

Topic of discussion -

What are any thoughts you would like to share on putting a military pintle hook on the back of an lmtv m1082 (with proper superstructure/frame reinforcement), extend electrical and air hookups and towed by a deuce and a half? For air use considerations, what about adding an extra air tank, keeping in mind that the compressor would still have the same output/replenish rate? I understand that the deuce has a 10000 lb (?) towing cap. and the trailers alone are 7200 lbs. ea. Also, what about DOT regs on tandem trailers? Would that necessitate a CDL?

Your not going to pull doubles with with bumper pull hitches , the lead trailer needs to be a 5th wheel ( this includes RV's ) You will need a RV double endorsement to pull a trailer behind a 5th wheel travel trailer.
Whether or not you need a CDL or not depends on your intended use , if you haul anything that is not yours and accept any kind of compensation even fuel money or lunch you are considered commercial and need a cdl with a doubles endorsement ( requires road even if you already have a cdl) , dot numbers ect..
If you intend to haul anything your still going to need GVW plates , historic and farm plates have very limited use restrictions here in michigan.