Yay or Nay?
Many probably already know our story. We have a 2013 32' Class C with a Ford V10 E50 engine/chassis. We had a tow dolly (and was fine with it). We started towing my toyota yaris and I traded it in on ...
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wbwood wrote:
Many probably already know our story. We have a 2013 32' Class C with a Ford V10 E50 engine/chassis. We had a tow dolly (and was fine with it). We started towing my toyota yaris and I traded it in on a ford focus. The focus was hit by another and totaled. I decided to not base my daily driver (70 miles/day to and from work) on a car that could be towed. Ended up with an automatic Subaru that can't be towed and sold the tow dolly. Anyway, my wife has a 2013 Ford Explorer. Weight in around 4500 lbs or so. The weight limit for our motorhome is 5000. Would you consider towing it (flat) behind the motorhome (with braking syustem of course)? Another possibility is that we could trade it in on something else, but if I can avoid having to do another deal, I would highly consider it.
your towing weight limit may very well be 5000-lbs but are you sure?
in general, the maximum amount of weight you can safely tow will be the lesser of the following:
• the GCWR (gross combination weight rating) of the MH minus the actual weight of the MH as it is loaded for travel (includes fuel, fresh water, food, clothing, people, pets, supplies, etc.)
• the weight rating of your tow bar
• the weight rating of your hitch
this is why it's vital to know what your MH weighs as it is loaded and configure for travel before choosing a toad. Your MH will not collapse if it is overloaded but you will experience handling issues as well as longer braking distances and accelerated wear on suspension, brakes, steering, etc.
and are you sure your Explorer weighs 4500-lbs? weigh it and be sure.
