Towing Rating Confusion
I am looking at getting an RV from Cruise America: looking at the 23A, 27G, and 28A. The 23 has a V8 and the other two a V10. I want to eventually be able to tow my FJ Cruiser on a trailer-have ...
Forum Discussion
OutdoorPhotographer wrote:
You need to get exact specs. I'm pretty sure tow rating on Class C's with Ford chassis were 5,000 lb's until 2015 or so when it bumped to 7,500.
There is already a lot of weight with the RV which reduces your tow capacity.
X2
I own a 2011 E-350, 24' Class C with a GVWR of 11,500#, V-10 that is rated to tow a max of 5,000#. The motor is a beast and will tow your Jeep just fine but....
Even the E-450's are rated for a max tow of 5,000# and unless you tow the Jeep 4 down the Jeep and trailer together, will be well over the hitch rating/tow capacity.
Take the curb weight of the coach you want and add 1500# to account for normal loading keeping in mind many folks load much more than that. This will give you a rough idea of the weights you will be dealing with since going to the scale prior to purchase is probably not an option.
:C
