I am in Montana, getting ready to put down a deposit on a CA 28a, likely 2016 or 2017 build model year. We will be towing a boat a lot. The boat is a 21 foot on a tandem axle trailer. It weighs a bit over 4200lbs with trailer so lets say 5000 if fully loaded with gear. From what I have read the V10 will have no problem with this but have seen conflicting viewpoints on the hitch. Can someone with more knowledge on the hitch that comes with these units from CA help point me in the right direction so I can make sure I can safely tow with this unit?
Second part of the question is for anyone with a CA 28a that launches their boat with it. How has your experience been doing it and have you found any ramps that are too steep or have to steep of a transition point that the clearance under the RV in the back would start to drag?
thank you, this thread has been brutal to read through but contains so much information. Thanks to the moderator. Suggestion: is there anyway to clean it up or organize it to perhaps place all the CA 28a posts together and likewise for the El Monte rigs, etc. ? trying to think of what might make it easier for newbs like me in the future work there way through the currently 130 pages. Cheers and you have been a blessing to me in this journey.
Edit November 7, 2020 -
November 2020, Today I received this information from Kavon, the sales rep at the MillCreek (SLC) Utah Cruise America Location.
The total carry capacity for the 28A is around 23,000 lbs. The vehicle is 14,500 empty. The stock hitch is Class III, which gives you 5,000lb tow capacity.
So, if your boat is less than 5,000 pounds then you will be able to tow it with the vehicle as-is. If you’re boat is between 5,000-7,500 pounds, you can tow it provided you have a Class IV hitch made for the vehicle, I have had two customers that went this route in the last year. In regards to wiring, your vehicle will have a 4-pin connector, and potentially a 7-pin as well. The truck also has Ford’s Tow/Haul feature built in.
In regards to back-up sensors, your vehicle may or may not have these. We don’t service these on site, so some vehicles have them and some don’t. Although, probably nearly all of the people buying a vehicle these days take it straight to a shop for a rear camera installation. This is something I would certainly recommend for any RV.
