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 for the info. Do you regularly tow over mountain passes? If so, how does the Sunseeker do?
So far, I've never been west of Ohio, but have towed the trailer all over the northeast, mid-Atlantic and as far south as Georgia. It has gone up several short but sweet hills, including US250 through Rockfish Gap in Virginia, I-80 across PA, I-77 at Fancy Gap, and some local 7% hills. In general, a 4-5% grade will get pulled at around 55 in 4th, occasionally kicking down to 3rd. 6-7% will be 3rd at 45-50. No drama, just some RPM. A V10 will run fine for a long time at 4500rpm.
This combination would not be my first choice for say heading to the Eisenhower Tunnel from Denver west on I-70, but is perfectly fine anywhere in the east or Midwest where altitude is not going to affect performance.
