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mathman
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May 16, 2014

2008 Navion 24j Questions.

I am considering purchasing a 2008 24j and I have a couple of questions.
1 Is the towing limit 3500 lbs. or 5000 lbs.?
2. Do the driver and passenger seats swivel around to face the rear?
  • mathman wrote:
    Thanks electron. I had thought when they changed to 6 cylinders was when the towing capacity went to 5,000 lbs..


    The 5000 lb rating came later when they apparently upgraded/uprated the frame extensions. With a fully laden RV at 11,000 lbs, on only has 4,000 lbs left to work with before hitting the max combined weight so the 5000 lbs isn't worth as much as one would initially think.
  • We have a 2008 navion 24j diesel. It did not come with swivel seats. I just installed one on the passenger side. Makes a big difference. $200 plus shipping from discount RV. Tows 3500lbs.
  • Thanks electron. I had thought when they changed to 6 cylinders was when the towing capacity went to 5,000 lbs..
  • mathman wrote:
    I am considering purchasing a 2008 24j and I have a couple of questions.
    1 Is the towing limit 3500 lbs. or 5000 lbs.?
    2. Do the driver and passenger seats swivel around to face the rear?


    Itasca Brochure 2008

    The limit for either engine is listed as 3500 lbs.