Does anyone use a class B to tow a TT

I saw a Roadtreck 190 pulling a TT this weekend. I actually saw the RT pass me w/out the TT when I was pulling into the campground. While I was setting up I saw the RT arrive and back up to the already set up TT. I thought it was a great idea. Travel in comfort and have more elbow room when camping. I don't see any downsides. Had it not been raining (pouring actually) I would have gone over to talk class B stuff.

I believe the OP already has a trailer. He is considering switching out his pickup tow vehicle with a class B

Here is a very simple lightweight no frills trailer.Not what OP was asking about but what the heck. Meerkat trailer

This is a dream of mine - we have a small folding trailer, which we pull with a 4runner. I would like eventually to get a simple class B as a tow vehicle. It would be great when we go touring for the day - to have a simple kitchen and porta potty to use. It would also be great for the long travel days.

This idea came to my last year when we were traveling around So Utah - some of those national parks have no amenities - so we had to pack lunches, etc. We sometimes ate lunch in picnic areas that were not very nice or were windy, hot, cold, etc. I saw someone eating a nice lunch in a class B and it just hit me what a good idea it would be.

If we ever do this, Sportsmobile would be the way to go - to keep it simple.

Great suggestions. Looked at the sports mobile, nice Setup. Still undecided. As mike says, doubling up the utilities isn't really needed. Fridge and nap area, as toed toes suggested and a little mobilty are what we're shooting for. thanks again.

Chris & Dee

If you get a B van to tow the TT then you will eventually realize a B is all you need. I say go for it.

My Roadtrek wrote:

toedtoes wrote:

My Roadtrek wrote:

midnightsadie wrote:
cure your problem get a small C or large B ,

Which large B would you suggest to tow a TT with?

I think they were suggesting that the OP get a large B or a small C and skip the TT.

So then a complete off topic post.

Not completely, just another option for them. Could have been stated better, but I think providing other alternatives can be helpful.

toedtoes wrote:

My Roadtrek wrote:

midnightsadie wrote:
cure your problem get a small C or large B ,

Which large B would you suggest to tow a TT with?

I think they were suggesting that the OP get a large B or a small C and skip the TT.

So then a complete off topic post.

tatest wrote:
I'm not doing it yet, but by the time I replace my C with a towable camper the van that pulls it will be a camping van/travel van with sleeping and comfort features; that conversion has been started, and the van is my main means of travel. For most travel, I will notbe towing. Towing is for spotting something on a site in public campgrounds so I have a place to comeback after each day's activities.

Full B motorhome conversions? I've seen them towing utility trailers, boats, pop-up tent trailers, a-frame folders, and small lightweight TTs. The 3/4 ton vans used to build traditional Bs should have 3500-4500 pounds of capacity for towing, even if the RV conversion pushes the van to maximum weight. GCWRs for these vans are often in 12,000 to 15,000 pound range.

Newer lighter unibody vans like Promaster and Sprinter may be a bit more limited once built up as motorhomes, but the Sprinter still has a respectable towing capacity.

The Chevy 3500 Express has a 9,600 lbs GVWR, tow weight rating of 8,200 lbs, and GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) of 16,000 lbs. Tongue weight is 1,000 lbs.
The 3500 Sprinter was listed as GVWR 11,030 lbs, towing 7,000 lbs, GCWR 15,250 lbs and tongue weight of 750 lbs.

I would not think about doing anything like this - "stretch out while moving" - not safe.