360hp diesel pusher towing compacity

Based on your post info I would think you would be fine. However weight checks for coach and toad offer both peace of mind and CYA in the event of trouble. It's been beaten to death on this site, but some states or provinces may require auxiliary brakes, and or brake a way systems for the toad
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jw

We just did the same thing. We have a 38B and used to tow a Cherokee. We just bought a 2015 Tahoe, had it on one trip and did notice some difference on a long steep hill, otherwise it's fine.

A side note, the new Tahoe (2015) is a bit different from past. We had no problems with the Jeep, easy to hook up and tow. We had some problems with the Tahoe, tranfer case would get stuck in neutral, had to get towed twice to the dealership, they finally realized we needed a software upgrade. Also, the owners manual did not properly address keyless ignition procedure. FINALLY got it figured out.

Melodyanne1 wrote:
We need a suv with seating for 6-7 people.right now we are towing a Jeep Wrangler that is 4000lbs behind out Fleetwood Expedition 38b. The jeep towed just fine but we need more seating. We tow with 4 wheels down.

What SUVs are recommended for towing 4 wheels down with a 360hp motor? The Tahoe is 5500lbs. I wasn't sure if that was too heavy or not.

Thanks in advance for replies and advice!

It can do it. I have the Discovery and did extensive research on the Expedition. The 360HP rating comes with the Allison MH3000 tranny and 10K hitch. PM me if you have doubts or questions.

WW

Welcome to the forums. It would help if you added which Cummins engine but it's probably the 6.7L ISB engine. Great little engine but at only 800 ft/lbs of torque in that heavy a coach you will notice adding 1500+ more lbs. On some of the high/long passes in CO I'd probably let someone drive a Tahoe up and over. This will make it easier on the ISB and your brakes as they can gear the Tahoe down too on the way down.

I see that you've just joined - welcome. There is a profile section in which to put all of the info about your MH so that you don't have to list it each time you post a question.

I believe it will handle the weight just fine, but you didn't state what year your DP is? I mention that because we have a 2005 Excursion 39S with a Cat C7 350HP engine. And we're towing a Jeep Wrangler.

The hitch on it is rated for 5,000#. When we were looking to buy it, I called Fleetwood and asked about the hitch capacity because all of the stickers were gone. And at the time we were looking at towing an enclosed trailer to put the Jeep and other toys inside which would have weighed more than 5,000#. They replied that's just what they rated them for at that time, but it would certainly handle more. They said that either the next year or two years later, with the same equipment (frame and hitch rails) they then started rating them at 10,000#. Having been under mine many times, I wouldn't have any problems at all going up to 10,000# with it.

So first you should check to see if the sticker is still on your hitch telling you what Fleetwood rated it for. If it's not there, call them.

If your year is rated for 5,000#, I wouldn't have any problem going up to 6,000#s. To some people it would be a big deal to go a pound over the rating, but knowing how well the rear end of that MH is built, I wouldn't have a problem with it.

If the radiator / cooling system is in good condition, another 1,000# won't over heat the engine or transmission at all. We've been all over the west to include 14% grades in lower Utah, coming into the west side of Teton park, Eisenhower Tunnel, Steamboat, western Canada and so on without any overheating problems. I have a Scangage and watch things closely.

Bill

Look at your GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating). That will tell you the most your combined coach (when loaded) and toad can weight.

ALSO, your chassis will have a towing rating.

ALSO, as MountainAir05 said, you will have a hitch rating.

You should not exceed ANY of the above.

BTW the HP rating alone doesn't tell the whole story. Could be a Cummins B or Cummins C. BIG difference in torque between the two. Depending on year, the B could be either a 5.9 or 6.7 liter. The C is 8.3 liters.

Most (if not all) DPs of your length and engine size has a 10,000 lb towing capacity. However, each coach will be different as the towing capacity will be determined by the current (ready for the road) gross weight of the mh subtracted from the mh's gross combined weight limit.

So, in order to know your actual towing capacity, you must weigh your mh first.

However, that said, I'm sure pulling the Tahoe will be well within the coach's limitations.

Ron

What is the hitch rate for?