F53 motorhome towing 7k realistic?
Hi, We just purchased a 2019 THOR ACE 27.2 on a Ford F53 chassis, GCWR 23000, GVWR 16000, thus 7k towing capacity. We plan to tow near the 7k towing capacity. Would you recommend an additiona...
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Just because you are within your GCWR, it is still possible to overload your rear axle due to the additional tongue weight, especially if you load the trailer to its maximum weight. If you don't load your RV properly, you could be too light on the front, and too heavy on the back axle.
Since you are under Ford factory warranty, make sure whatever modifications you make to your new chassis are approved by Ford. (read/understand your factory warranty) If you add your own ATF cooler and do it improperly, (in Ford's opinion) then have ATF overheating problems, Ford warranty claims can/may blame YOU (or your installer) in the event of a failure. Arguments over "who pays" in the service drive are not a good thing when/if you are on the road.
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Since you are under Ford factory warranty, make sure whatever modifications you make to your new chassis are approved by Ford. (read/understand your factory warranty) If you add your own ATF cooler and do it improperly, (in Ford's opinion) then have ATF overheating problems, Ford warranty claims can/may blame YOU (or your installer) in the event of a failure. Arguments over "who pays" in the service drive are not a good thing when/if you are on the road.
Chum lee
