Class C to tow 7000 lbs.
Looking to buy my first motorhome. I need to be able to tow a 7000 lb. boat/trailer. I've read a lot about towing with a MH but I'm still somewhat confused; is it the hitch and frame that are the ma...
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mountainsurf wrote:
Thanks! It's good to know it can be done. I started looking at specs and I have a headache, already. ;-) I'm usually a Chevy guy but it looks like Ford has the advantage at 22,000 vs Chevy's 20,000 GCWR.
Not only that, but the same powertrain in every other Chevy is only rated for 16,000 pounds, so something to think about. I know I wouldn't be happy with performance at heavier weights with the 6.0. Also Ford allows wheelbases up to 223" and Chevys top out at 209".
Most of the Forest River Class Cs have an excellent length-to-wheelbase ratio. Watch out for shorter rigs with fore-aft rear beds. That requires a short wheelbase to keep the wheel-wells out of the bedroom. The longer rigs seem to have better CCC than they used to (more aluminum use) and they longer wheelbases keeps the weight spread better.
