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 wouldn't rely solely on the label attached to the hitch by its manufacturer. For example the LCI (Lippert?) hitch in photo above is labeled "8000" but has a disclaimer in the text. What with frame extensions, GAWR numbers, I think the MH manufacturer's rating warrants serious consideration.
I'm not sure that the MH builders re-label a hitch to match their numbers. Actually pretty sure they do NOT.
Our coach has a warning about Brakes. States that the chassis braking system is rated at GVWR not GCWR.
I'm not sure that the MH builders re-label a hitch to match their numbers. Actually pretty sure they do NOT.
Our coach has a warning about Brakes. States that the chassis braking system is rated at GVWR not GCWR.
