Planning to Flat Tow
I have a 2020 Jayco 26XD Class C just my wife and I.. I would like to start acquiring the equipment I need to flat tow a vehicle. First of all I need to pick up a vehicle. I'm looking at a 2015 or so ...
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There is one thing people do not mention, nor have I.
Our rig has a short 158" wheel base with a long rear overhang. This can create a condition when towing that everyone should check after initial setup.
Drive out to a large parking lot and make a very sharp turn in each direction, done slowly with another person outside spotting you. Some tow vehicles are styled with a more blunt front bumper that just might make contact with your motor home under sharp-turn conditions.
If you find this an issue, or are simply uncomfortable with the close-call, add an extension. If you need a riser to level the tow bar, that accomplishes the same thing. The extra length moves the tow vehicle farther from the motor home.
You need to know what you have just in-case you get the idea of trying to back-up while in a sharp turn. You might make body damage.
Our rig has a short 158" wheel base with a long rear overhang. This can create a condition when towing that everyone should check after initial setup.
Drive out to a large parking lot and make a very sharp turn in each direction, done slowly with another person outside spotting you. Some tow vehicles are styled with a more blunt front bumper that just might make contact with your motor home under sharp-turn conditions.
If you find this an issue, or are simply uncomfortable with the close-call, add an extension. If you need a riser to level the tow bar, that accomplishes the same thing. The extra length moves the tow vehicle farther from the motor home.
You need to know what you have just in-case you get the idea of trying to back-up while in a sharp turn. You might make body damage.
