Towing a 6400lb toyhauler with my MH
I have a 2002 Winnebago 32V with the F53 chassis and the ford v-10 engine. Max towing weight is 5000# but I want to tow my 6400# toyhauler. I know I would have to get a 10,000# receiver installed bu...
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Diplomat Don wrote:
82911.....One thing you have going is that you have a relatively short coach on the that chassis. I had a 1990 Jamboree 27 Class C with a Ford 460 that was rated to tow 3500 pounds. I beefed up the rear frame and shocks and towed my 4800 pound boat for 14 years without an issue. I moved the boat back on the trailer and lightened the tongue weight.
Be careful how you load the toy hauler and you could probably do it without a W/D hitch. Get the tongue weight between 400-500 pounds. Using a little common sense and not towing above 65mph and you should be okay.
I'll bet there are some weld shops in Palmdale that will beef up your hitch and frame. I doubt you'll be able to find a heavier rated hitch. They typically don't make any that will fit your frame knowing that it will exceed your limits.
Safe towing weight distribution for a loaded trailer will have about 10-15% of the weight on the tongue. Too little weight on the tongue will create a swaying possibility and too much will create a steering problem for the tow vehicle.
http://www.etrailer.com/faq-how-to-determine-trailer-tongue-weight.aspx
