Tow capacity
Diane and I plan to buy an RV motorhome Class A. Very new to this venture and experience. We need your help. The tow capacity of the Class A Motorhomes vary from bus to bus. My question is, is the rat...
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hipower wrote:
It seems that the OP is talking about two different units in his question. He is seeking info on an upgrade to a DP vs his currnet HR unit.
In my experience with the prospective upgrade to a 325 hp DP unit the drivetrain of engine, trans and rearend are more than capable of towing of a F-150 truck and HD cycle in the bed. The limiting factor is the hitch.
After inspecting the rear frame and hitch If I was satisfied that the frame was adequate I would upgrade the hitch to a 10k rated one and add supplemental braking to the truck and go about my business.
I can't say that I have personally worried about this point and have towed my 2009 Silverado for over 30k miles quite successfully behind my 2003 Newmar Dutch Star. I do inspect the hitch and its attachment points including fasteners at least annually and have seen no signs of any looming problems. Towing a trailer places a significant tongue load on a hitch where towing a four down toad is completely opposite, with its loads being fore and aft with minimal vertical stresses.
Yessir, that's the way I see it.
I towed a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited, with custom bumpers, winch, and 30 gallon fuel tank with a Class C. I had the 3500 lb. rated hitch reinforced by a highly qualified welder, and had no problems.
I towed a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab short box 4X4 with a Class A with 5000 lb. rated hitch, no problems.
No, I have no idea what the Jeep or the truck actually weighed.
Yes, I towed both vehicles in the mountains, over the Continental Divide, several times.
I am giving serious consideration to upgrading the hitch on the coach and towing the truck in my sig.
