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tmaxx
Explorer
Feb 14, 2015

Reinforcing frame extensions for additional 300lbs towing.

I am in the process of purchasing a 2003 Monaco (McKenzie) Rogue 20' RV with two slides and the Ford V10 E450 chasis. The hitch is rated for 3500lbs. We want to tow our 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid which...
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AndyW
Explorer
Feb 16, 2015
Right, but what I was working around, and what it appears the OP is trying to solve, is the motorhome manufacturer (not Ford) putting a 3500lb hitch on an e450 and then only rating it to tow 3500lbs.

The chassis is rated much higher than that by Ford. The only problem is that the RV manufacturer's work, specifically the frame extensions and hitch, are only designed for 3500lbs. So get that beefed up by someone who knows what they are doing, and you're all set to tow up to the chassis limits.

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