samven1 wrote:
Mocoondo,
Thank-you, I was not aware of that limitation. I guess I was assuming that it would have a higher tow capacity. I knew some C's had a 3500 lb limit and some could go to 5000 lbs
Class C's generally do not have a great deal of towing capacity. As a rule, coaches are heavy to begin with so there is not much excess left once loaded in a normal configuration for traveling. In fact, most people are downright shocked when they have their "loaded for camping" rig weighed. Those who are towing heavier loads with them are likely running outside of manufacturer recommended limitations. This puts a great deal of added wear and tear on the mechanicals and also, subjects the operator to a great deal of liability should an accident occur while operating in excess of manufacturer safe recommendations.
In your case, it is not towing capacity that is the issue, but rather, tongue weight. Hanging something off the tongue that does not touch the ground is 100% tongue weight. Too much tongue weight makes your steer wheels very light. Add a little bit of rain into the equation to slicken the road up and you have the recipe for a potential serious accident.
If you want to safely tow your cycle with a Class C, get a trailer that meets your maximum towing capacity and keeps tongue weight to 10% of your towing capacity and you will be fine.
