Class A gas w/toad help

[livoniaben]

My current RV is a travel trailer.

Would like to upgrade to a used gas class a about 10 to 12 years old in the 34 foot range with ability to pull a TOAD.

Looking for suggestions/tips to help me make a decision, also on a good choice for a TOAD.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Ben

[dalerussel]

We bought a used, 35' class A Winnebago gas unit a year ago. We tow a 2014 Honda CRV. It is well under the 5000 lb tow limit (about 3500lbs) for our motorhome. Some items to consider:
1. 2015 CRVs and later cannot be towed 4 down due to their new transmission.
2. The owners manual says don't tow at speeds greater that 65 mph
3. There is a 3-5 minute procedure to go through before towing each day. You also need to do that when towing more than 8 hrs. The procedure consists of starting the car and running through the gears.
4. You need to either pull a fuse or install a fuse disconnect switch (that is what we did) for prolonged towing. Otherwise you may drain the battery.

None of these items are problems for us. It is a good, light tow car.

[PastorCharlie]

The chassis is what pulls the motorhome and the tow. The light weight chassis have a lower capacity. Ford F-53 chassis in the 24,000-26,000 lb. ratings are heavier and will tow up to 6,000 lbs. The late models have the V-10 with 362 HP and 457 ft.-lbs. torque.

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[conceptumator]

We now have a DP, but our last RV was a gasser - V10 Ford F53. The 5,000# hitch will get you a long ways with most toads, just not the full size trucks, etc. that some pull. I pulled a Tacoma Crew Cab on a car hauler with the gasser and didn't have any issues. With the car hauler, I was actually a little over the 5K rating but close. I now have a Wrangler Unlimited, weighs about 4,200# and I flat tow it - no issues. That should work great for what you're talking about. Just make sure to get a supplemental brake system for the toad - I use the Invisibrake and it works fantastic!

[Itasca55]

livoniaben wrote:
My current RV is a travel trailer.

Would like to upgrade to a used gas class a about 10 to 12 years old in the 34 foot range with ability to pull a TOAD.

Looking for suggestions/tips to help me make a decision, also on a good choice for a TOAD.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Ben

Just going to tell you my thinking when I bought used class a I went with lightest with biggest motor I could afford. I wanted one with 3500 lb hitch That way I had a better Idea how much first owner pulled with it. and least amount of miles. You can always install 5000 lb hitch.
there's welding shops that do that . That opened field up to what ever year . myself I didn't need slide out or automatic levelers. That right there shed some serious pounds . I ended up with 27 foot
454 with 4:88 rear end. I can pull what I want and because its 1992 with 750-16 tires there cheaper also . That was my class a buying in a nut shell I can do all what other class a motor homes do. with 1992 flare . found one with 40,000 miles well maintained very happy with it . I know your going newer. Its more about what you can find then what you want 🙂 class a you can go big dog skys the limit. just dont forget maintenance cost and 10 MPG . far as toad goes I have tow master dolly. or I can setup 4 down with my tahoe . less money on motor home more on toys to go with it . Im just at the point Im going to put 5000lb hitch on mine. I will make sure its a super heavy hitch also . Paint wasn't even wear off the 3500lb hitch that was on it ya from 1992 . I got alot great advise from the forum there bunch of great guys . 🙂 good luck on the shopping .

Itasca55

Just so you know details mine weighs 11,900lbs with 385-400 ftlbs of torq
I can pull 7200lbs . chassies is the same
As a 34 footer just bit shorter wheel base (easyer to drive).
Devils always in the details.

[427435]

I tow a 5000 lb toad with my rig (see signature). Works fine including going over the Rocky Mountains.

[JimM68]

Fleetwood makes some damned good gassers, Pace Arrows, Southwinds, and Flairs.

Jeep has always been the #1 choice of toad. Depending on how much room you need, 2 door wrangler. Liberty (we currently tow a 2010) and 4 door wrangler (EXPENSIVE, and may be too heavy)

[bhivetravels]

Our Honda Element tows great behind our 07 Coachman Epic

[Billinwoodland]

First, figure out your budget and your needs. Function will then generate specifics about your choices. For example, do you need the toad to be 4x4? I ended up going with an older Suzuki Vitara which is 4x4 and only weighs a few thousand pounds. Most of the gassers are limited to 5,000 lbs towing. Once you get that figured out, the fun starts, such as baseplate, tow bar, braking system, etc.

[mowermech]

I tow the truck in my sig. with the coach in my sig, across the Continental Divide. It works. I haven't weighed anything.

[lanerd]

All can pull a toad, it just depends upon how much the toad weighs...most gasser motorhomes can only pull 5000 lbs...some only 3500.

Ron

[Bumpyroad]

most of the gassers of that vintage would be limited to a 5,000 lb hitch. a used Saturn VUE would be ideal as a toad but be sure it is new enough to be able to tow 4 down. my 2005 is.

bumpy