RV size

SGSST109E · 04-06-2016, 08:33 PM

What is the smallest RV that you can used to tow a 28' trailer, 10,000 gvw? Usually go to the track with total of 3 people.

Rich Biebel · 04-08-2016, 07:04 AM

I have a 2010 24' Forest River class C on a Ford E-450 chassis with a V-10. Tows a 26 foot trailer with a dragster inside and typically equipped trailer. I reinforced the hitch and added air bags and steering upgrades. Used it last year towing about 1000 miles with no problems. It is for sale if your interested. I am in New Jersey and the MH is in very good condition. 19,000 miles.

jmcarter · 04-08-2016, 07:43 AM

A gas MH like Rich's will certainly do the job given the mods he's made. Perfectly fine for traveling locally and having a comfortable place to stay while you're at the races and doubles for a nice camping getaway as well affording easy access to state and national parks. Careful getting into a Class C with lots of rear overhang, which is why a 24-26 footers normally have a favorable wheelbase/body ratio.

In the diesel pusher category you'll see every imaginable combination of coach and trailer with 35-36 footers being fairly common and about as short as you can get with a 10K hitch (the Tiffin Allegro RED for example is only rated to 5K). Where the DP's shine is when you're faced will lots of hilly towing, especially as you get out west in the higher altitudes. Lot's of opinions (suggest http://www.irv2.com as a resource) out there on gas vs. diesel just keep in mind that diesel coaches are going to be more expensive up front as well as maintain. Coaches with tag axles, the preferred side radiators and 15K hitches offer much better towing but again it's all about compromises and $$$. Generally a DP investment equates to lots of travel, dealing with the drawbacks of extra size/length, etc so if racing locally a Class C or Super C is hard to beat. Also on the DP I'd never purchase one without a professional inspection, you pick one up because it 'looks good' and you may find yourself with delaminating walls, leaks, ignored maintenance and a $$ pit.

Dick Butler · 04-08-2016, 07:03 PM

Class C Four winds was typically longer wheelbase/short overhang be sure to use equalizer hitch with e brakes. Ford chassis used to be only ones where 6 or 8 inch frame rails came to rear bumper for the hitch. That is a must unless you fabricate a strong frame to the rear of unit. Get a big Gas motor and it will be fine.

04-06-2016, 08:33 PM	#1
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Likes: 54 Liked 124 Times in 58 Posts	RV size What is the smallest RV that you can used to tow a 28' trailer, 10,000 gvw? Usually go to the track with total of 3 people.

04-08-2016, 07:04 AM	#2
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,275 Likes: 25 Liked 510 Times in 200 Posts	Re: RV size I have a 2010 24' Forest River class C on a Ford E-450 chassis with a V-10. Tows a 26 foot trailer with a dragster inside and typically equipped trailer. I reinforced the hitch and added air bags and steering upgrades. Used it last year towing about 1000 miles with no problems. It is for sale if your interested. I am in New Jersey and the MH is in very good condition. 19,000 miles. __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479

04-08-2016, 07:43 AM	#3
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,118 Likes: 1,970 Liked 2,678 Times in 850 Posts	Re: RV size A gas MH like Rich's will certainly do the job given the mods he's made. Perfectly fine for traveling locally and having a comfortable place to stay while you're at the races and doubles for a nice camping getaway as well affording easy access to state and national parks. Careful getting into a Class C with lots of rear overhang, which is why a 24-26 footers normally have a favorable wheelbase/body ratio. In the diesel pusher category you'll see every imaginable combination of coach and trailer with 35-36 footers being fairly common and about as short as you can get with a 10K hitch (the Tiffin Allegro RED for example is only rated to 5K). Where the DP's shine is when you're faced will lots of hilly towing, especially as you get out west in the higher altitudes. Lot's of opinions (suggest http://www.irv2.com as a resource) out there on gas vs. diesel just keep in mind that diesel coaches are going to be more expensive up front as well as maintain. Coaches with tag axles, the preferred side radiators and 15K hitches offer much better towing but again it's all about compromises and $$$. Generally a DP investment equates to lots of travel, dealing with the drawbacks of extra size/length, etc so if racing locally a Class C or Super C is hard to beat. Also on the DP I'd never purchase one without a professional inspection, you pick one up because it 'looks good' and you may find yourself with delaminating walls, leaks, ignored maintenance and a $$ pit. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Last edited by jmcarter; 04-08-2016 at 07:52 AM.

04-08-2016, 07:03 PM	#4
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,197 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: RV size Class C Four winds was typically longer wheelbase/short overhang be sure to use equalizer hitch with e brakes. Ford chassis used to be only ones where 6 or 8 inch frame rails came to rear bumper for the hitch. That is a must unless you fabricate a strong frame to the rear of unit. Get a big Gas motor and it will be fine.