Downsizing from a Class A
Seriously looking at downsizing from our Winnebago Class A to a Class C. We are happy with the quality and support of the Winnebago, just not the size, so we are predisposed towards Winnebago products...
Forum Discussion
tommy salmon wrote:
Regarding the Freedom Elite 24HE from Thor, I think that's OK, but never really worried about that with the Class A, so what do you think?
We did Monarch Pass on US 50 several times with our V10 Winnebago Aspect 23D and a 2 door Jeep TJ in tow. It was a grind no doubt but, the V10 did it's job. An option that we considered was to unhook during the most demanding ascent and descent sections but did not. Supplemental braking on the Jeep was a must. Our E450 had 4.56 gears and is optional also on the E350 chassis now. Check to see what the Freedom Elite has as I believe the lower gear ratio would be much appreciated while towing. If your Class A gasser did the job for you towing the Unlimited Jeep, power should not be an issue. One thing I did notice was that our TJ pushed us around a bit behind the E450 compared to our current DP and I know that's a huge difference but still, I think you will notice a difference too. Not something that I felt was a real safety concern but, still a consideration as towing in the Colorado Rockies and then combine that with altitude and it can be a challenge. We towed that same combination to about every corner in the US with our E450 and never experienced anywhere close what the Colorado Rockies would throw at us.
