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kalynzoo
Apr 09, 2016Explorer
Both Motorhome Magazine and FMCA Family Coach Magazine have annual towing guides which are published every December'ish. Back issues are available on-line. Generally Fords and GM products are towable 4 down. Previous year Hondas were towable. If you can find a good Saturn, they were wonderful towable cars. Towing flat (4 down) is really easier than using a dolly, I've done both, enjoyed both, flat is easier. Do get a supplemental braking system. Get the motorhome first, then the tow-car. You will need to know the GVCWR (gross vehicle combined weight rating) of the motorhome, then weigh the motorhome, anticipate your baggage weight, and you can have a better idea what you can safely tow. My experience is that you will want to look for a car with a curb weight of less than 4000 lbs. This might still keep you slightly above the recommended towable weight. My previous motorhome had a 5,000lb hitch but was only rated to tow 3700lbs. My current diesel has a 5000lb hitch but after weighing it with equipment I really should only tow 4,600lbs (my Ford Explorer tow car weighs 4,700 lbs with 1/4 tank of gas).
Just some fun things to think about.
Just some fun things to think about.
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