8,000# hitch on new E-450 Chassis
It has recently come to my attention that all new Thor Motorhomes on the E-450 chassis built after 10/01/2014 come equipped standard with an 8,000 pound receiver hitch instead of the 5,000 pound hitch...
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I think that Thor 8,000# hitch is just a marketing gimmick. If you look at the specs for the motothomes that are getting these hitches, they list the Ford specs of 14,500# GVWR and 22,000# GCWR, which leaves a 7,500# tow rating.
The E450s are capable of towing the 6,000#-7,000# you want to tow, but your biggest issue I believe, would be tongue weight. If you can use a weight distribution hitch with the vehicle you choose, that should eliminate that issue.
The E450s are capable of towing the 6,000#-7,000# you want to tow, but your biggest issue I believe, would be tongue weight. If you can use a weight distribution hitch with the vehicle you choose, that should eliminate that issue.
