New Motorhomes on Ford Transit Chassis
I've been looking at the new, small class C/B+/RUV motorhomes built on the Ford Transit Chassis 185-hp. 3.2L I5 diesel engine, 6-speed automatic overdrive transmission w/SelectShift. I'm comparing...
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From Ford specifications, the cutaways and cab chassis come in GVWRs ranging from 9000 to 10,360 pounds, for all three wheelbases offered. 9000 for SRW, 9950 or 10360 for DRW.
I've not seen any Ford spec GCWRs for the cutaway, only for the van (max 13,500) or wagon (max 11,200), but that list did not include any DRW vans (maybe not making them here yet).
Winnebago is showing GCWR of 12,000 pounds for the chassis they are using. That would be the reason for limiting the hitch to 2000 pounds, so a heavier hitch would not encourage a buyer to tow beyond the chassis capacity.
Thor is specifying the chassis at 13,500 GCWR, consistent with the highest rating for the van (it is axle dependent). Still, a 5000 pound hitch is inviting a towing overload.
I've not seen any Ford spec GCWRs for the cutaway, only for the van (max 13,500) or wagon (max 11,200), but that list did not include any DRW vans (maybe not making them here yet).
Winnebago is showing GCWR of 12,000 pounds for the chassis they are using. That would be the reason for limiting the hitch to 2000 pounds, so a heavier hitch would not encourage a buyer to tow beyond the chassis capacity.
Thor is specifying the chassis at 13,500 GCWR, consistent with the highest rating for the van (it is axle dependent). Still, a 5000 pound hitch is inviting a towing overload.
