Considering a gas powered class A

rekoj71 wrote:
Most all newer class-A gas RV's have a 5000lb tow limit (not 100% sure on the model your looking at). My toad is about 4000lb and haven't had a problem but honestly haven't really driven hills without it to know if there is a big difference. Don't really expect to be a speed demon up the hills with or without it.

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I have a 2008 36' class A with the v10. Tow rated for 5k lbs. I towed an approx 4500 pound vehicle up and over and back and forth over the Oregon coastal range. So, lots of mountain/hill driving. The v10 does just fine. I can tell it's back there and I am a bit slower but happy with the performance.

Most all newer class-A gas RV's have a 5000lb tow limit (not 100% sure on the model your looking at). My toad is about 4000lb and haven't had a problem but honestly haven't really driven hills without it to know if there is a big difference. Don't really expect to be a speed demon up the hills with or without it.

I was talking to a couple last week at the campground and the guy said they had no problems climbing hill with the Gal's CRV on the back. They were using a permanently installed aux brake system(I forgot the brand)

Anything up to about 4000 lbs. 3500 and up, toad brakes may be required in some states, are required on over 4000 lbs. Remember that the effectiveness of the coach brakes is actually more important than the pulling power. After all if you get up the hill, you are going to go down the other side. A heavy toad can really push you around. Especially if some idiot pulls out in front of you.