Motorhome help

Bill Harris · 11-12-2008, 11:25 AM

I started out looking for a class C but found my way to a class A instead. Maybe I'm too anal, but I tend to pay attention to the mfg specifications and the class C chassis don't have enough GCWR to tow most enclosed racecar trailers. The F450 chassis has a GCWR of 20K lbs and most 26' to 32' class C's use up 14,500 of that in their own loaded weight (GVWR). You only have 5500 lbs of capacity for what you are towing. You might get away with an aluminum trailer and a really light racecar and get it down to 5500 lbs, but it's not likely. A trailer-toad would probably really help in this case. An open trailer might work pretty well.

The Ford class A chassis has a GCWR of 26K. I purposely looked for a short overall length with a long wheelbase and a fairly low GVWR to maximize the towing capacity.

I see quite a few Ford chassis class C's, even quite a few E350 chassis which only have a GCWR of 17,600 lbs, towing pretty substantial trailers, so it CAN be done. I wouldn't want to do it myself, however.

Roger Weaver · 11-12-2008, 02:09 PM

I use a 2002 class A motorhome v10 to tow a 24 foot trailer with a s/st car and golf cart.Have had real good luck with it,hitch has extra braces and air bags.This year I bought a Trailer Toad and am very happy with it.Takes all the load off the coach, much better ride,took all the sway out when you pass or get passed by the big trucks.Worth looking at anyway. Trailer Toad ask for Jok 319-404-7001

John DiBartolomeo · 11-12-2008, 10:52 PM

We (http://www.drcraceproducts.com) do quite a bit of motorhome hitches. Your only concern should be a hitch which is mounted properly. Gasoline chassis motorhomes need to use the weight distribution bars as well as some sort of sway control. Diesel pushers with air ride suspension don't require weight distr. bars but by installing them loosely, they will take out the bounce you'll get when you hit bumps. You won't have any problems towing with this unit and if this is your first motorhome, I think you're really going to be happy you have it. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 609-209-9979.

11-12-2008, 11:25 AM	#1
Bill Harris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 421 Likes: 13 Liked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Motorhome help I started out looking for a class C but found my way to a class A instead. Maybe I'm too anal, but I tend to pay attention to the mfg specifications and the class C chassis don't have enough GCWR to tow most enclosed racecar trailers. The F450 chassis has a GCWR of 20K lbs and most 26' to 32' class C's use up 14,500 of that in their own loaded weight (GVWR). You only have 5500 lbs of capacity for what you are towing. You might get away with an aluminum trailer and a really light racecar and get it down to 5500 lbs, but it's not likely. A trailer-toad would probably really help in this case. An open trailer might work pretty well. The Ford class A chassis has a GCWR of 26K. I purposely looked for a short overall length with a long wheelbase and a fairly low GVWR to maximize the towing capacity. I see quite a few Ford chassis class C's, even quite a few E350 chassis which only have a GCWR of 17,600 lbs, towing pretty substantial trailers, so it CAN be done. I wouldn't want to do it myself, however. __________________ Bill Harris ex 2172 STK ex 2272 S/S Last edited by Bill Harris; 11-12-2008 at 11:27 AM. Reason: spelling

11-12-2008, 02:09 PM	#2
Roger Weaver Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indy Posts: 71 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Motorhome help I use a 2002 class A motorhome v10 to tow a 24 foot trailer with a s/st car and golf cart.Have had real good luck with it,hitch has extra braces and air bags.This year I bought a Trailer Toad and am very happy with it.Takes all the load off the coach, much better ride,took all the sway out when you pass or get passed by the big trucks.Worth looking at anyway. Trailer Toad ask for Jok 319-404-7001 __________________ Old Mustang 2012 US Nationals Super Gas Champion 3461 S/ST & S/G

11-12-2008, 10:52 PM	#3
John DiBartolomeo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Beaver Springs, PA Posts: 494 Likes: 1 Liked 1,282 Times in 159 Posts	Re: Motorhome help We (http://www.drcraceproducts.com) do quite a bit of motorhome hitches. Your only concern should be a hitch which is mounted properly. Gasoline chassis motorhomes need to use the weight distribution bars as well as some sort of sway control. Diesel pushers with air ride suspension don't require weight distr. bars but by installing them loosely, they will take out the bounce you'll get when you hit bumps. You won't have any problems towing with this unit and if this is your first motorhome, I think you're really going to be happy you have it. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 609-209-9979. __________________ John DiBartolomeo DRC Race Products DragRacingActionOnline.com