Hello all,We are in a dilemma. We would like to move from our travel trailer to a MH. We have had travel trailers for over 10 years and never had a MH. We would definitely need to tow a vehicle based on the way we travel. We like to move around the area we are visiting without tairing down camp. With all of that said, we do not have a vehicle under 5k LBs. we have a 2015 Yukon and would love to bring that along. I guess we could get a smaller tow vehicle but bringing the Yukon ( or any full size truck/suv) would be much better for multiple reasons for us and would save us from buying another car that would only be used when we travel. The Yukon specs say 5700 lbs curb weight so I would assume 6500 lbs. is the limitation of most Gas class A and C MHs just the hitch? If we upgraded the hitch could we get away with towing more or is there an issue with the frame and engine strength. I understand it might take longer to get going but how bad would it be? A diesel is out of the question due to costAny thoughts or recommendations? Anyone tow more than 5k with a gas A or C? Thanks for any help you can provide.

Depends on how much power the MH has, and the steepness of the hills. With a older gasser, we bought and pull an HHR. (3700 lbs), don't even know its back there most of the time, but when we do, we really know it! Others with bigger rigs can tell you a lot more.

Many years ago when we had one of our gas motorhomes (can't remember if it was the V10 or the 8.1)I saw a gas MH driving into the RV park in the Colorado Rockies pulling a full size van. We've always limited ourselves to a small wagon (pre-suv days). So Wow, I went over to start a conversation and see how they got along towing the van. Anyway, they were just pulling into the RV park from the shop a few miles down the road since they had to have the transmission on the RV replaced...burned it out. They were going to have to drive the rest of the vacation in tandem. Anyway, I'd advise against.

"is the limitation of most Gas class A and C MHs just the hitch?"Well, not really. Our chassis is rated for 26K lb. combined, 22K lb., gross, and has a 5K lb. hitch.If we pull a 5K lb. towed, our gross chassis weight can be 21K lb. (if following manufacturer's limits). Which would mean we loose 1K lb. of cargo weight.But, if you don't bother with the combined weight limit imposed on your chassis, and you upgrade your hitch, then it is possible. However, chances are you will stress the engine, frame, and transmission excessively over time. And then there is the problem of accidents and sue-happy people.

If you want to have something that big as your dingy it would be best to go with a diesel pusher.

Limits are not just the hitch. Also in play is the transmission, brakes, frame and any extensions, suspension,. . . .Well you get the idea.You need to go with a Super C on a REAL truck chassis, or a bigger diesel pusher Class A.

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Bobbo
Explorer II
Sep 22, 2015
Limits are not just the hitch. Also in play is the transmission, brakes, frame and any extensions, suspension,. . . .

Well you get the idea.

You need to go with a Super C on a REAL truck chassis, or a bigger diesel pusher Class A.
Two_Hands
Explorer
Sep 22, 2015
If you want to have something that big as your dingy it would be best to go with a diesel pusher.
dahkota
Explorer
Sep 22, 2015
"is the limitation of most Gas class A and C MHs just the hitch?"

Well, not really. Our chassis is rated for 26K lb. combined, 22K lb., gross, and has a 5K lb. hitch.

If we pull a 5K lb. towed, our gross chassis weight can be 21K lb. (if following manufacturer's limits). Which would mean we loose 1K lb. of cargo weight.

But, if you don't bother with the combined weight limit imposed on your chassis, and you upgrade your hitch, then it is possible. However, chances are you will stress the engine, frame, and transmission excessively over time. And then there is the problem of accidents and sue-happy people.
kalynzoo
Explorer
Sep 22, 2015
Many years ago when we had one of our gas motorhomes (can't remember if it was the V10 or the 8.1)I saw a gas MH driving into the RV park in the Colorado Rockies pulling a full size van. We've always limited ourselves to a small wagon (pre-suv days). So Wow, I went over to start a conversation and see how they got along towing the van. Anyway, they were just pulling into the RV park from the shop a few miles down the road since they had to have the transmission on the RV replaced...burned it out. They were going to have to drive the rest of the vacation in tandem.
Anyway, I'd advise against.
Johno02
Explorer
Sep 22, 2015
Depends on how much power the MH has, and the steepness of the hills. With a older gasser, we bought and pull an HHR. (3700 lbs), don't even know its back there most of the time, but when we do, we really know it! Others with bigger rigs can tell you a lot more.

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