Towing Golf Cart on Utility Trailer

[PCronin68]

Just looking for any advice of lessons learned. I will be picking up a golf cart and 5' x 10' utility trailer. I have a Fleetwood Bounder 34B class A. I bought a 8" drop down hitch to help level the trailer and ratchet tie downs for the four corners of the cart. Any thing else I should be considering for the 900 mile ride from Massachusetts to Myrtle Beach.

[2manytoyz]

Just a quick note to add that I do put a strap on the seat to hold it down. Mine doesn't have a latch, and could easily come off while being towed. The golf cart spare tire, and utility trailer spare tire, both have a ratchet strap run through them before towing also. Nothing is left loose in the trailer!

[APT]

If you can afford an enclosed trailer, I recommend that. Better security, protection from travel and weather abuse, and storage for anything else you may want. Make sure to measure height of door opening if considering enclosed.

[2manytoyz]

I have a 5'x8' utility trailer. My golf cart barely fits lengthwise. I had to remove the aftermarket rear seat, which I'm not using anyway.

There's NO PROBLEM towing a utility trailer at highway speeds! The size of the wheels, and wheel bearings, aren't much different than some of the smaller automobiles. The wheel hubs never get more than warm to the touch (normal).

The furthest single trip I towed a loaded trailer was 7500 miles. I repacked the wheel bearings myself (old school method), and kept the tires properly inflated. I do bring a spare, but have never needed one in the 30+ years of hauling utility trailers. Different story with my travel trailer though.







Off-loading at Disney's Fort Wilderness:



I did put a hitch on the back of the golf cart, allowing me to move the trailer at the campground if necessary.

Check the torque on the golf cart roof, and any accessories. I'd probably remove the windshield if I still had one. Mine was only held in place with rubber blocks.

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[PCronin68]

westernrvparkowner wrote:
Golf carts are not built to withstand traveling long distances at 70 mph on an open trailer. Roofs, windshields, acessories and the like can come loose or otherwise be damaged. You should consider a good cover.

I have seen suggested that I leave the windshield down to allow the wind to blow through. I have a Class A so the higher roof line should help block the wind more than say pulling with a truck/car.

[hotjag1]

I would suggest backing the cart onto the trailer so that you maximize your tongue weight with the engine ahead of the axle as golf carts don't weigh very much.

[westernrvparkow]

Golf carts are not built to withstand traveling long distances at 70 mph on an open trailer. Roofs, windshields, acessories and the like can come loose or otherwise be damaged. You should consider a good cover.

[Lwiddis]

Chain and lock IMO.