I am looking at getting an RV from Cruise America: looking at the 23A, 27G, and 28A.The 23 has a V8 and the other two a V10.I want to eventually be able to tow my FJ Cruiser on a trailer-have been looking at lightweight aluminum trailers. The FJC wei...
Perhaps I need to forget about towing the FJC, get a smaller RV that can go more places, and tow a Ural sidecar motorcycle in a small encoded trailer that can serve as a workspace for my art.
OutdoorPhotographer wrote:Jeep Wranglers make great toads because of their weight and four wheel down towing. The FJ is going to be a challenge. Look up when the E-450 went to 7500 lb tow rating. Pay attention to your cargo rating which will includ...
Grit dog wrote:Get the V10. 5.4 will be a super pooch. May be able to run uphill faster than it will tow while hauling a camper body on the back.Yeah I'm pretty decided on the V10. Wish they had it in the shorter RV, but they only have it in the 27 a...
I'm pretty set on the V10, though I wanted a shorter rig than a 27. However, I can't flat tow the FJC without ruining the transmission. I'd have to spend about $1,000 for a modification of the input shaft I believe. For a little more I can get a trai...
That's great info. THANK YOU!How do I know what I can tow then? It seems the tow rating for the 27 and 28 are more than enough for towing the FJC on a trailer, but is that diminished by the frame length? Would a welder be able to gusset it up or add ...
