Heavy Duty Hitch for a Class C
I am looking for a hitch for my C rated for at least 7000 lbs flat tow. I have a 5K that came with it, but that won't cut it. I am having a hard time searching for one on the web. Short of hiring...
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Another factor in towing capacity is the braking capacity that the Mfg. determines for the MH. There are more factors than just hitch rating.
MH Stopping Distances to be considered.
Reaction Time
30 MPH = 3 + 30 = 33' distance traveled
65 MPH = 6 + 65 = 71'
70 MPH = 7 + 70 = 77'
80 MPH = 8 + 80 = 88'
90 MPH = 9 + 90 = 99'
Stopping Distance
30 MPH = 3 x 30 = 90'
65 MPH = 6 x 65 = 390'
70 MPH = 7 x 70 = 490'
80 MPH = 8 x 80 = 640'
90 MPH = 9 x 90 = 810'
Now when you consider the distance you will travel while you are reacting and then add to this the stopping distance, the faster you are going the longer distance you will travel before you stop. Yes stopping distance will vary with the type of RV, weight, etc
Consider the stopping distance of the MH loaded, as you travel, and then added the total weight of the dinghy you are towing, that will increase this distance.
MH Stopping Distances to be considered.
Reaction Time
30 MPH = 3 + 30 = 33' distance traveled
65 MPH = 6 + 65 = 71'
70 MPH = 7 + 70 = 77'
80 MPH = 8 + 80 = 88'
90 MPH = 9 + 90 = 99'
Stopping Distance
30 MPH = 3 x 30 = 90'
65 MPH = 6 x 65 = 390'
70 MPH = 7 x 70 = 490'
80 MPH = 8 x 80 = 640'
90 MPH = 9 x 90 = 810'
Now when you consider the distance you will travel while you are reacting and then add to this the stopping distance, the faster you are going the longer distance you will travel before you stop. Yes stopping distance will vary with the type of RV, weight, etc
Consider the stopping distance of the MH loaded, as you travel, and then added the total weight of the dinghy you are towing, that will increase this distance.
