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Re: 2019 Winnebago View 24G Towing Capacity
I believe you will find the tow limit is 4220 lbs even though you have a 5000 lbs hitch. The Sprinter has a GCVWR 15250 and a GVWR of 11030 resulting in a tow rating of 4220. Assuming your RV is loaded to the max GVWR you will be 1000 lbs over the limit. People pull 4-door Jeeps and say they have no problems but it is up to you if you feel comfortable doing this. I really wanted to pull a Jeep but even the basic 2-door Sport was pushing the limit and I did not want to do it. I ended up going with an Equinox at 3425 lbs and it is the Priemer model so it is fully loaded and the heaviest Equinox but still gives me 800 lbs of leeway. I can tell the Equinox is back there on steep inclines and I can only imagine that it would be worse with a 1000 lb heavier toad but the Sprinter will pull it.899Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing 2021 Wrangler - Wiring Harness
Thanks. Your comments were exactly what I was thinking. When looking at the diagrams I could not figure which end of the connector you are looking at. Since I have never installed any towing harness I do not know how this harness compares in installation difficulty to other harnesses. I believe the difficulty with any of them will be running the harness from front to back. dsteinman wrote: I have also installed the Mopar wiring harness. It is complicated mostly because of running the cable from the front to the back through the interior. And you have to get a plastic rivet gun to reinstall the fender liner. Also, the diagrams do not show which end of the electrical connectors you are looking at. I got it wrong. And I rewired the front to use the standard 6 wire trailer connector. The harness uses relays for the lights with power coming from the motorhome. I used the Cooltech hardness on my 2012 JK, but I didn't want to have to remember to use a switch on my 2019 JL.435Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing 2021 Wrangler - Wiring Harness
I looked at one online and the install instructions. Not sure if it is what you used. Seems to be complicated to install. Not many words just a lot of pictures so maybe not as difficult as it appears. This harness appears not to use any relays or diodes. Price is around $400+ depending on where you buy it. https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/rv-towing-harness-jeep-wrangler-jl-82215382 steelhunter wrote: I used the Mopar harness. Works for brake, turn, and running lights without draining battery.436Views0likes0CommentsTowing 2021 Wrangler - Wiring Harness
I'm getting ready to tow a 2021 Wrangler and have been reading various forums about doing this. I've read comments that the Wrangler will disable the lights after the ignition has been turned off for 30 seconds or so thus negating the need for any diodes or switches If the above is true I'm confused about the need for diodes or switches. I see places advertising their solution for the 2021 Wrangler including diodes or CoolTech which includes a switch. So how are folks wiring up the 2021 Wrangler? Are diodes or a switch required? Thanks.2.1KViews0likes6CommentsRe: Surge protector and water filters
I actually like the Southwire Surge Guard. It has a lifetime warranty like the Progressive. It also gives you English error codes. unlike the Progressive E-1 type codes that you have to look up to see what they mean. Also I like that the Southwire has an optional wireless remote sensor that you can mount in the RV and see the status of the power such as volts/ amps/cycles and the error codes. I had the Progressive unit before but feel like they are a little behind the times with their user interface. Both companies make excellent products and stand behind them. Here is a good video comparing the two. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qTMpc9aTa0 Edited to update the link.634Views0likes0CommentsRe: Surge protector and water filters
I believe this is one case where you get what you pay for. To me, this is probably the most important item you need to buy for the RV. Progressive Industries and Southwire Surge Guard both make excellent products. You are probably looking at around $250. Expensive but well worth it. RV parks are notorious for having bad electrical hookups. The good ones will also protect you from under/over-voltage situations as well as miswired campground boxes and surges.633Views0likes0CommentsRe: determining pay load capacity
Yes, 2744 is your capacity. The general rule of thumb is to look at the gross vehicle weight of the RV, not the empty weight, of the RV you are looking at and take 25% of that. That would be the pin weight that would count against your truck capacity. So a 10000 lb x .25 equals 2500 lbs. That only leaves you 244 lbs for your hitch, passenger, dog, etc. I believe 2744 already includes a full tank of gas and a 150 lb driver on a 2015 model. Most 5th wheel hitches will be in the 150lb range except for the Andersen hitch. You can read up on it. People either hate it or love it. I have always used a B&W hitch which weighs close to 200 lbs. Many folks will tell you to disregard the yellow sticker and look at the rear axle capacity and as long as you don't exceed it or the tire capacity you will be OK. 2744 lbs seems low for an F350 with a gas motor.188Views0likes0CommentsRe: Wayfarer
The big three are: Ingrams in Montgomery, AL https://www.ingramrvcenter.com/inventory?manufacturer=tiffin-motorhomes Sherman in Sherman, MS https://www.shermanrv.com/default.asp?page=xNewInventory&s=Brand&d=D#page=xNewInventory&make=tiffin%20motorhomes Davis in Memphis, TN https://www.davismotorhomes.com/manufacturer/tiffin/ They will send you a build sheet that you select the options you want and then they will give you a quote. Expect a 3+ month wait. I just ordered one from Ingrams. Great experience. Ask for Stan Foster. Tom249Views0likes0Comments
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