Trucking: Towing a truck, fifth wheel hitches, state highway patrol


Question
I need to transport two International F8200's 2000 miles. Can I tow one of them with the other using an a-frame? Any website info on rig a-frame towing or Heavy Duty A-frame manufacturers?

Answer
Hi Stephen, I suggest you contact a truck dealer on this question.  I am assuming these are tractors: The only safe way to tow is: provided one has a fifth wheel, then there is a hitch that fastens to the front axle of the other truck and fastens in the fifth wheel. I have personally towed one from sc to PA with this type hitch and it works great.  A dealer or truck rental company may rent you one of these fifth wheel hitches.  An A frame would not work. A wreck would have to pick up the tractor with the hitch mounted on the axle. If these are trucks, check with U haul company for advice. Hope this will help. Check my website: longdataser.com J P Long
PS CHECK WITH YOUR STATE HIGHWAY PATROL, FOR LEGAL WAY TO TRANSPORT ALSO.  J P