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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Db327 wrote:
Thanks for all quick responses!
The hitch is rated at 8k.
Before we bought it, the dealer claimed the GVWR rating was wet (all tanks full). Thor said no, GVWR was measured with 1/4 of gas only.
It looks like we need to fill it up and load it up and get it weighed.
Btw, we live in Colorado, so mountain driving is also a factor.
Thanks again, Dave
You'll never know for sure, until you try it, but with your setup, you should be good to go.
I mean, we used to tow over a ton too much, with the tranny being the only weak link. Yeah, it suffered in the heat of summer on long 6% grades, but only then and we got by with it for years.
Usually by going into low and staying at 25mph.
