Towing heavy with a gas MH
Hello all, We are in a dilemma. We would like to move from our travel trailer to a MH. We have had travel trailers for over 10 years and never had a MH. We would definitely need to tow a vehicle ba...
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"is the limitation of most Gas class A and C MHs just the hitch?"
Well, not really. Our chassis is rated for 26K lb. combined, 22K lb., gross, and has a 5K lb. hitch.
If we pull a 5K lb. towed, our gross chassis weight can be 21K lb. (if following manufacturer's limits). Which would mean we loose 1K lb. of cargo weight.
But, if you don't bother with the combined weight limit imposed on your chassis, and you upgrade your hitch, then it is possible. However, chances are you will stress the engine, frame, and transmission excessively over time. And then there is the problem of accidents and sue-happy people.
Well, not really. Our chassis is rated for 26K lb. combined, 22K lb., gross, and has a 5K lb. hitch.
If we pull a 5K lb. towed, our gross chassis weight can be 21K lb. (if following manufacturer's limits). Which would mean we loose 1K lb. of cargo weight.
But, if you don't bother with the combined weight limit imposed on your chassis, and you upgrade your hitch, then it is possible. However, chances are you will stress the engine, frame, and transmission excessively over time. And then there is the problem of accidents and sue-happy people.
