Zig220 wrote:
Our family is about to dive into the world of "Full Timers" and after a lot of discussion, we think that our best set up would be to have a Class B (approx 22') towing a travel trailer (17" - 23" range). We have been looking at Class B RV's in the 22' range like Gulf Stream B TOURING CRUISER and R-Vision TRAIL LITE. Basically models in the early 2000's are all we can currently afford and they all seem to have either the Vortec V-8 or Ford Titan V-10. So, my question before we start looking at purchasing is, will a Class B RV like the ones mentioned above pull a typical travel trailer around 23' long? Will it be able to pull up mountain highways like in Colorado and also handle the braking going down the mountains? Thanks for any input you can provide!!!!
As has already been stated, it might be difficult to find a "true" Class B that would be able to pull much of a "travel trailer". We own one of those you mention a R-Vision Trail-Lite. Our Trail-Lite (that happens to be a Class C) weiths 9,100 lbs ready to roll. It is rated for a maximum of 12,300 lbs (GVWR) for the motorhome. The maximum weight for the motorhome and trailer is 16,000 lbs (GCVWR). So, in theory, I could pull a 6,900 lb trailer (9,100 + 6,900 = 16,000). The problem is my hitch is rated for 350 lbs tongue weight and maximum of 3,500 total weight. That might not get you much of a camping trailer. You could pull a Pop-Up trailer for sleeping accomodations.
We did own a Palomino that may have been possible.
