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โJun-25-2015 04:52 PM
M.A.Taylor wrote:You asked for advice/opinions, you got mine - straight up.
No, I was totally unaware that 5500 pounds pushing from behind would have any adverse effect at all on the overall stopping distance, that's a real shocker right there. Bet it's even worse when going downhill huh?
I'm not an idiot, Keith - check
I'm just new to RVing - check
I won't ask anymore questions here - check
Have a nice day.
โJun-25-2015 09:33 AM
M.A.Taylor wrote:
We have a relatively new to us 2004 Winnebago Sightseer 35N. It's docs say that it's towing weight limits are 5000 pounds with a 350 tongue weight. What does that mean exactly?
We have a Dodge Ram 1500 that I have towed about 5000 miles already with a Blue Ox tow bar. A quick internet search says the truck weighs about 5500 pounds.
We also have a Subaru Forrester XT that has to be towed on a trailer. The trailer car combo will weigh a little over 5700 pounds.
Am I making a serious mistake towing either of these setups?? Thanks for any help you can provide.
โJun-25-2015 09:30 AM
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โJun-25-2015 08:13 AM
M.A.Taylor wrote:Apart from exceeding your hitch limit by at least 10% you do realize that 5500# on the back of your MoHo will significantly increase your emergency stopping distance? With a 20,500# GVWR Motorhome, that increased distance will be close to 30%. Enough to put you in the back of a semi-trailer or the back seat of the car in front.
No, I have not yet added a braking system to the truck, but will. The only braking system I've seen was well over $1000 but I've not done any further checking yet. What system do you use or recommend??
Just went out and looked close at the hitch, it says 5000 with a 500 pound tongue. The good news is that it appears to be bolted on so I think it can be upgraded. If that's the case I'll make that happen. Looks like it bolts on between two plate on either side and would be a simple job to change out with a stronger hitch, maybe I can do it myself?
โJun-25-2015 07:59 AM
โJun-25-2015 07:38 AM
M.A.Taylor wrote:
Just went out and looked close at the hitch, it says 5000 with a 500 pound tongue. The good news is that it appears to be bolted on so I think it can be upgraded. If that's the case I'll make that happen. Looks like it bolts on between two plate on either side and would be a simple job to change out with a stronger hitch, maybe I can do it myself?
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โJun-25-2015 06:42 AM
M.A.Taylor wrote:
Thanks for the info everyone. So far we have been on 2 trips and have towed the truck both times. From Oklahoma to North Carolina and back, and we have just returned from Troy Montana. On the Troy trip we crossed the divide at over 6000 feet. No issues at all towing the truck, the Sightseer took the mountains just fine.
I will however check into an upgraded hitch. Thanks again!