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kalynzoo
Nov 22, 2014Explorer
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All of my previous motorhomes (MH) were gas. The mountains out here in the west can be a challenge. My older "big block" 484 GM struggled on the mountains with a tow car. The newer V10 and then the Workhorse 8.1 did fine on the grades pulling a 3000lb car but it really ate gas. I now have a diesel, which should handle a heavier toad but I've yet to try. At 4000+ lbs your toad is probably close to or over the combined weight rating of a gas MH. Adding a tow dolly or trailer will add another 500 to 1000 lbs to the combination. This may also exceed the weight rating of your hitch, even on a diesel. All things to consider in your new venture. Also, if your going to drive the western mountains, really consider a supplemental brake system...Really.
JMHO
All of my previous motorhomes (MH) were gas. The mountains out here in the west can be a challenge. My older "big block" 484 GM struggled on the mountains with a tow car. The newer V10 and then the Workhorse 8.1 did fine on the grades pulling a 3000lb car but it really ate gas. I now have a diesel, which should handle a heavier toad but I've yet to try. At 4000+ lbs your toad is probably close to or over the combined weight rating of a gas MH. Adding a tow dolly or trailer will add another 500 to 1000 lbs to the combination. This may also exceed the weight rating of your hitch, even on a diesel. All things to consider in your new venture. Also, if your going to drive the western mountains, really consider a supplemental brake system...Really.
JMHO
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