Choosing a rv
We are looking at rvs, we need one that will pull a 28 ft enclosed trailer, any suggestions
On what type? We will be hauling a car and golfcart in the trailer.
On what type? We will be hauling a car and golfcart in the trailer.
Forum Discussion
- Thank you all for your help. We will be looking for a diesel power rv.
- We have a 2001 fleetwood flair 30 ft class A and we pull a 28 ft car hauler, when big rigs
Pass us they push us over. Is this gonna happen w/all RV classes when your pulling a car hauler. We are gonna be upgrading. RVs and we didn't know if class c and diesel RVs would do the same. - Car, golf cart and trailer will weigh too much for a gasser MH towing specs.
If your "have to" set up is to tow all three a DP is going to be your only answer. Or buy one of those real small light weight pick up trucks Like a Canyon or whatever and set it up to tow four down behind the MH and put golf cart in bed. And sell that 28 foot trailer!
Yup there are going to be people who say they do haul a loaded 28 ft. trailer behind their gas MH and that you can too.
But you won't be able to go up any type of hills let alone steep grades with that set up in a gasser. Well technically yes you could go up but at 30mph or less tranny screaming. :W - You need a motorhome with a big tow rating.
The only other option would be to tag team with one of you driving the RV (any kind you like) and the other towing the car hauling trailer. If it's not far and there is room to park both, this can be a good option. - Just a tip on terminology. "RV" really means about anything used for camping/travel and includes trailers. A motorhome is one type of RV.
- Take a look at the Jayco Seneca class c line. Freightliner chassis and 10,000 lb. hitch.
Francesca Knowles wrote:
What's in the trailer?
If it's full of lead acid batteries that's one thing, but if there's nothing in there but a golf cart, it's another.
A car and golf cart- Best way is to answer the question yourself as none of us really know every RV or combination. First of all add up the total weight of the trailer and the stuff inside. Then you can go to most any of the RV manufacturer's sites and check the stats on their motorhomes. You will soon get a pretty good idea of the size MH and engine you will need. Most likely you are looking at a diesel pusher.
- You need a super-c or a small diesel class a with a lot of payload/towing capacity. Not a large one near its limits.
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