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Starshipcommand's avatar
Sep 08, 2020

1995 Bounder 36' increasing towing cap 3500 to 5,000 lbs

I just bought a 1995 Bounder, should have it within a week. Vin starts 1GBLP37N1S plus xxxxxxxx. Not sure the model and exact length. I am thinking it's about 36 feet. It will be a nearly full time living out of it at least 3/4 of the time. I am a Rock Band Leader. I need to do two things. It's a 454 Chevy.
1....I want to increase the towing capacity from 3,500 to 5,000 pounds so I can tow my 4300 pound Explorer in the mountains of Colorado and beyond. I figured if I could add 1500 pounds of capacity, I might have a hope of making it over the passes and more important being able to stop heading down the other side towing the Explorer on a light trailer or front wheel dolly. I don't think it's safe to tow all four down with the full time 4WD and a transfer case.
2... Is it going to be possible to add heat to the tanks and plumbing and make it at least single digit temperature proof?
Thanks in advance for your advice.