k9dadExplorerJul 14, 2015Dinghy QuestionCurrently towing a 2010 Honda CRV (3,400 lbs.) with my 2011 Fleetwood Southwind V10 gasser. Towing capacity for the RV is 5000 lbs. Am considering a 2014 Ford "Edge" that is about 4,400 lbs. Should I ...Show More
wa8yxmExplorer IIIJul 19, 2015First... Is that 5,000 based on MAX GCVW-Motor home weight or is that the hitch rating?>And will your hitch line up without a drop/rise adapter or are you going to need to drop/rise?In my case my max tow is 4,000 but the hitch is rated for 5000 with a straight pullBut if you use a drop or rise adapter that 5000 drops like a rock due to torsion load (not designed for it) so I tow 2500 pounds.