Towing with a Tiffin?

MichaelOH59 wrote:
Gentlemen, sages, and world travelers I have been soaking up Class A knowledge since we have decided to trade in the 5th wheel at some point. Thanks.

Have been looking at Tiffin 40AH with 380 Cummings and the American Coach Revolution with the 450 Cummins and side radiator and somewhat beefier tranny than the Tiffin. I want to occasionally tow a boat of around 10,000 lbs. maybe 4 times a year we would tow such a load.

Any comments as to towing such a load with a 380 horse diesel? Seems a little on the light side but all is relative to how fast you think you need to be going when you top that hill.

Appreciate any comments on towing, Tiffin Phaeton 40AH vs Am Co Revolution 39A, or the wisdom of buying a 16 in either of these models is greatly appreciated.

We currently own an American Coach Revolution 42W. The service and factory support has been outstanding. Only had a couple of issues at the time of delivery that American Coach took care of immediately.

As for your towing capacities, I would recommend getting the specifications for the coach from the posted Federal Weight Certification label. The capacities you need are all posted on that label. Our 42W has a true 15,000 lb capacity (Gross Combined Weight Rating GCWR) and a Tongue capacity of 1500 lbs. Now, I don't know what the numbers are for the 39A (non-tag axle) coach you are looking at are, but as I said, all your answers are on that Federal Weight Certification label that is required in every coach. As for the Cummins 450, it should handle the proposed load with power to spare.

Safe travels.