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Executive45
Oct 03, 2013Explorer III
From RV Safety and Education Foundation, three things to consider:
MAXIMUM amount of weight you can SAFELY tow is the LESSER of the following:
- the GCWR minus the actual weight of the MH as it is loaded for travel (food, fuel, water, LP, clothing, supplies, pets, people and misc. stuff); OR
- the weight rating of the MH hitch (Class II 3500-lbs, Class III 5000-lbs, Class IV 10,000-lbs); OR
- the weight rating of your tow bar
Emphasis added, as it depends on YOUR definition of safety....Dennis
MAXIMUM amount of weight you can SAFELY tow is the LESSER of the following:
- the GCWR minus the actual weight of the MH as it is loaded for travel (food, fuel, water, LP, clothing, supplies, pets, people and misc. stuff); OR
- the weight rating of the MH hitch (Class II 3500-lbs, Class III 5000-lbs, Class IV 10,000-lbs); OR
- the weight rating of your tow bar
Emphasis added, as it depends on YOUR definition of safety....Dennis
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