Towing a cargo van
I am moving across three states, from Wa to Ca, I am driving a 77 Dodge Jamboree, and intend to tow a cargo van, since they seem to be cheaper than trailers. I have the lights, do I have to use brak...
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Well, I crawled under and looked, yeah, hitch is on it's own rail frame which is bolted to the rv frame in four places with eight 1/2" bolts. There is some surface rust, doesn't look too bad though.
One reason I wanted to pull something that had 4 wheels of its own, is so that the weight wouldn't be pulling (down) on the hitch.
Original post asked if I could tow an F-150, it has what many say is the only thing Ford did right, the in-line six 300, motor, with granny gear.
I've read about it out-towing a V8, up hills. But it would be a lot to ask of it, to tow the motor home. So I was going to sell it (liquidating most of our stuff)
I also have a Nissan 4 banger truck with a blown motor, which I was going to convert into a solar charged EV (or try), and felt confident I could tow it as a trailer with motorhome, (especially with motor & tranny removed) but it would not be enclosed (except for the cab) and it is rain season in Northwest.
And now, the latest reply, is saying he is not even sure I will make it (that distance) towing nothing?
Well what the heck did they make 'em for than? I know people whom have gone all over the country in these rigs. Now I'm confused.
Any other opinions?
One reason I wanted to pull something that had 4 wheels of its own, is so that the weight wouldn't be pulling (down) on the hitch.
Original post asked if I could tow an F-150, it has what many say is the only thing Ford did right, the in-line six 300, motor, with granny gear.
I've read about it out-towing a V8, up hills. But it would be a lot to ask of it, to tow the motor home. So I was going to sell it (liquidating most of our stuff)
I also have a Nissan 4 banger truck with a blown motor, which I was going to convert into a solar charged EV (or try), and felt confident I could tow it as a trailer with motorhome, (especially with motor & tranny removed) but it would not be enclosed (except for the cab) and it is rain season in Northwest.
And now, the latest reply, is saying he is not even sure I will make it (that distance) towing nothing?
Well what the heck did they make 'em for than? I know people whom have gone all over the country in these rigs. Now I'm confused.
Any other opinions?
