2012 Thor Hurricane
Hello all, We are looking to make the change from a 5th wheel toy hauler to a Class A 2012 Thor Hurricane. We like it because of the bunk bed set up and hope to look at it this weekend. Are there...
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Effy wrote:gone2dadesert wrote:DavidM49 wrote:
I believe it has the Ford Triton V10 and while I had a van with this motor, I want to ensure it can tow an 18 ft enclosed trailer.
I used to tow a 20ft enclosed trailer with my F-250 (V-10), it was probably 2k lbs empty :h
So, if your enclosed trailer is less 5k lbs LOADED, you will be fine due to the stock CLASS III hitch. My TOAD (see sig) is around the 5k range, I have to keep looking in the backup camera monitor to make sure it's still there.:E
Good luck with your decision.
This is dangerous information. Just because the hitch is rated at 5k# does not mean you can tow 5k#. It depends on the various weights included in the capacity. Some have a very slim margain when it's all said and done. You need to do the math to figure what you can tow safely.
dangerous information :h
It was my opinion about the V-10 :E
The stock CLASS III hitch is rated for 5K, so if he is UNDER the GCWR he'll be fine and legal when properly equipped (to tow 5k). So yes, math is involved as well as knowing the weight of the trailer empty versus loaded and the loaded coach. :R
However, I think the Hurricane 34T (bunkbed model) GCWR is 26k and GVWR is 22K, so that leaves 4K (for towing) assuming the coach is at or below 22k loaded.
