Towing a vehicle. What kind of set up
Just bought a Bounder 35k with a 5k tow package. What kind of set up do you use to tow a car?
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Since towing 4 down or flat uses the least amount of weigh/rubber and storage space it is the preferred method for most people. Starting there, look in Motorhome Magazine Towing Guide for a comprehensive list of vehicles that can be towed without major modifications. Watch the weight carefully, I assume at 35K you are talking pounds of GVWR and 5K car is pounds of car. That number is the car AND contents. Plan to buy a car that weighs 4,500 lbs at most. You would be surprised at what finds its way into the car.
If you find a vehicle you reall, really want to tow and it does not show in the guide, or the owner's manual is not happy about recreational towing, go to Remco website to see if they have modifications to make the vehicle towable and kiss any mfg warranty goodby.
The next item is the supplemental brake system. Unless you plan to change tow'ds a lot get one that installs in the toad and is setup by plugging in an electrical connection or an air line. The brake in a box things work, but you might be inclined to skip the setup for a short haul or on a hot day, not good!
If you find a vehicle you reall, really want to tow and it does not show in the guide, or the owner's manual is not happy about recreational towing, go to Remco website to see if they have modifications to make the vehicle towable and kiss any mfg warranty goodby.
The next item is the supplemental brake system. Unless you plan to change tow'ds a lot get one that installs in the toad and is setup by plugging in an electrical connection or an air line. The brake in a box things work, but you might be inclined to skip the setup for a short haul or on a hot day, not good!
