Upgrading to Coach - Question on GCWR
I'm thinking of moving up to a coach from our 5th wheel. After researching, I've compiled the following. 2013-2017 Diesel Pusher 33-39' length Must Haves: OCCC 3500 lbs. with additional tow ...
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You'll have to do the math,
towing capacity is the LESSER of:
The hitch rating (in most cases a DP is about 10k)
OR
subtract the fully loaded weight (passengers and cargo) of the coach from its rated GCWR (gross combined weight rating). Then weigh the dinghy (with full fuel) and see if that is less than the amount you just calculated. If you are using a dolly to tow, weigh the dinghy and the dolly together.
In this case if you don't know the weight of the loaded MH, you'll have to use GVWR and guess at what it's weight loaded would be.
My hunch is that in a DP with the models you mentioned you'll have plenty of towing capacity for your toad. This is usually more of a close call on gassers. I've seen a few gassers that despite having a 5k hitch can't town anywhere near that. Dp's usually don't have that issue.
towing capacity is the LESSER of:
The hitch rating (in most cases a DP is about 10k)
OR
subtract the fully loaded weight (passengers and cargo) of the coach from its rated GCWR (gross combined weight rating). Then weigh the dinghy (with full fuel) and see if that is less than the amount you just calculated. If you are using a dolly to tow, weigh the dinghy and the dolly together.
In this case if you don't know the weight of the loaded MH, you'll have to use GVWR and guess at what it's weight loaded would be.
My hunch is that in a DP with the models you mentioned you'll have plenty of towing capacity for your toad. This is usually more of a close call on gassers. I've seen a few gassers that despite having a 5k hitch can't town anywhere near that. Dp's usually don't have that issue.
