kemer wrote:
...Can't trust what a salesman says....
no, you can't. at an auto show a few years back I decided to have some fun with the sales critters and asked a number of them if this particular sedan or that specific truck could be flat towed behind our motorhome. as expected, many of the sales force told me all I had to do was to put the tranny in neutral and drive away!
the only reliable source of information is the vehicle manufacturer either thru the owner's manual for the specific year and model or other written material provided by the mfg. but before you buy anything to tow you need to understand just how much weight your motorhome can safely tow.
in general, the maximum amount of weight you can safely tow will be the lesser of the following:
- the GCWR (gross combination weight rating) of the MH minus the actual weight of the MH as it is loaded for travel (includes fuel, fresh water, food, clothing, people, pets, supplies, etc.)
- the weight rating of your tow bar
- the weight rating of your hitch
this is why it's vital to know what your MH weighs as it is loaded and configure for travel before choosing a toad. Your MH will not collapse if it is overloaded but you will experience handling issues as well as longer braking distances and accelerated wear on suspension, brakes, steering, etc.
good luck.
