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taitlanejr
Explorer
Apr 13, 2026

Want to tow

I have a 2024 Gulf Stream class C motorhome on a Ford E450 cutaway chassis and I want to tow our Jeep with us on long trips.  Unfortunately, I can't seem to find any help with determining which is the right/best receiver hitch to use or where to have it installed.  Getting a tow bear for the Jeep itself isn't the issue - I need help with making the necessary modifications to my motorhome.  Can anyone shed some light on this?

11 Replies

  • Thanks to you all for your input.  I found a place in Marietta that will take a look at my rig.

  • Doesn't this MH already have a hitch installed? I think it's a 7500 # hitch although that doesn't mean you can actually tow that. You'll have to do the math to determine the tow capacity of your motorhome. Installing another/aftermarket hitch won't do a thing if your chassis can't support the tow weight. Tow capacity is always the LESSER of your hitch rating and the weight of the motorhome loaded for travel (fuel, water, food, people) minus your GCWR. You may be surprised to find it can't tow as much as you think. Dealers always rave about hitch rating but they are only part of the calculation. I've seen gas MHs with a 7500# hitch that can't even tow a car. 

    • Grit_dog's avatar
      Grit_dog
      Trailblazer

      No, OP said doesn’t have a receiver and that’s where they’re all balled up now. 
      One would think if one could use the innerwebs well enough to find this old decrepit forum that one could google “trailer hitch installer near me.”  But Icbw.  Wouldn’t be the first time. 

      • way2roll's avatar
        way2roll
        Trailblazer

        I can't imagine this production MH without a hitch from the factory. Every one I googled has a hitch on it. Maybe the OP has a unicorn. Maybe the OP will return and clarify.