towing enclosed trlr with motorhome??

RJ Sledge · 08-03-2009, 10:55 PM

I am thinking of buying a late model gas powered motorhome,30 ft Class A, V-10, Ford chassis unit. I see m/h's this size towing enclosed trailers all the time and was wondering what people do about the hitch or modifications to them. Most of the mh's i have been looking at only suggest pulling a 5000 lb max trailer. Now I know that some of the ones I have seen are heavier than that so what are people doing to the hitch to modify it so it won't ripe the back of the motor home off?

Thanks RJ Sledge

bill dedman · 08-03-2009, 11:25 PM

>>>"rip the back of the motor home off?"<<<

Is this motorhome gonna have one of your 390's in it???

RJ Sledge · 08-03-2009, 11:28 PM

No Bill it won't.....sorta wanted to get there and back!!

RJ

DIC GEARY · 08-03-2009, 11:46 PM

Rj you have a pm...

bill dedman · 08-03-2009, 11:47 PM

Don't be so self-effacing.... I know those things would move the Empire State Building off its foundation if you just hooked one up...

Excellent choice for a motor home/toter home powerplant!!!.

Just make sure the hitch area is double-wall 4130 and you'll be okay!

Jim Kaekel · 08-04-2009, 06:08 AM

Get a hold of Jim Bailey. He sells some frame braces that attach to the hitch and strengthen the frame.

Bill Harris · 08-04-2009, 07:03 AM

Hi RJ. I do exactly what your looking at doing. I sent you a PM.

Red LeBlanc · 08-04-2009, 08:06 AM

RJ if you get The Motor Home . You can rent the apartment in the trailer .. LOL LOL . Red Le Blanc

Mark Ruset · 08-04-2009, 08:49 AM

I've been towing with a class c and a 24 ft trailer for better than 3 years with no problems. Most motorhomes have frame extensions which are actually the weakest link. You must visually inspect the frame to check for cracks or broken welds. That being saild I have not had any problems with my setup. The trailer needs to be loaded properly as to shift as much of the weight off the tounge. I believe the tires on the motorhome and trailer will take the most abuse. So purchase the biggest and strongest tires you can fit under your rig

Wes McCracken · 08-04-2009, 09:13 AM

I highly recommend using a Trailer Toad. Takes all the tongue weight off the motorhome. Call me if you have any questions. 570-323-6649

Wes

08-03-2009, 10:55 PM	#1
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 502 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	towing enclosed trlr with motorhome?? I am thinking of buying a late model gas powered motorhome,30 ft Class A, V-10, Ford chassis unit. I see m/h's this size towing enclosed trailers all the time and was wondering what people do about the hitch or modifications to them. Most of the mh's i have been looking at only suggest pulling a 5000 lb max trailer. Now I know that some of the ones I have seen are heavier than that so what are people doing to the hitch to modify it so it won't ripe the back of the motor home off? Thanks RJ Sledge

08-03-2009, 11:25 PM	#2
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: towing enclosed trlr with motorhome?? >>>"rip the back of the motor home off?"<<< Is this motorhome gonna have one of your 390's in it??? __________________ Bill

08-03-2009, 11:28 PM	#3
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 502 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: towing enclosed trlr with motorhome?? No Bill it won't.....sorta wanted to get there and back!! RJ

08-03-2009, 11:46 PM	#4
DIC GEARY Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Broomfield Colorado Posts: 133 Likes: 31 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: towing enclosed trlr with motorhome?? Rj you have a pm...

08-03-2009, 11:47 PM	#5
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: towing enclosed trlr with motorhome?? Don't be so self-effacing.... I know those things would move the Empire State Building off its foundation if you just hooked one up... Excellent choice for a motor home/toter home powerplant!!!. Just make sure the hitch area is double-wall 4130 and you'll be okay! __________________ Bill

08-04-2009, 06:08 AM	#6
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,227 Likes: 133 Liked 531 Times in 108 Posts	Re: towing enclosed trlr with motorhome?? Get a hold of Jim Bailey. He sells some frame braces that attach to the hitch and strengthen the frame. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

08-04-2009, 07:03 AM	#7
Bill Harris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 421 Likes: 13 Liked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Re: towing enclosed trlr with motorhome?? Hi RJ. I do exactly what your looking at doing. I sent you a PM. __________________ Bill Harris ex 2172 STK ex 2272 S/S

08-04-2009, 08:06 AM	#8
Red LeBlanc Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bartlett Tn.. Just out side Memphis Posts: 145 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: towing enclosed trlr with motorhome?? RJ if you get The Motor Home . You can rent the apartment in the trailer .. LOL LOL . Red Le Blanc __________________ Red LeBlanc 4998 SS

08-04-2009, 08:49 AM	#9
Mark Ruset Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 263 Likes: 35 Liked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Re: towing enclosed trlr with motorhome?? I've been towing with a class c and a 24 ft trailer for better than 3 years with no problems. Most motorhomes have frame extensions which are actually the weakest link. You must visually inspect the frame to check for cracks or broken welds. That being saild I have not had any problems with my setup. The trailer needs to be loaded properly as to shift as much of the weight off the tounge. I believe the tires on the motorhome and trailer will take the most abuse. So purchase the biggest and strongest tires you can fit under your rig __________________ Mark Ruset 2048 STK

08-04-2009, 09:13 AM	#10
Wes McCracken Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Williamsport, Pa Posts: 23 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: towing enclosed trlr with motorhome?? I highly recommend using a Trailer Toad. Takes all the tongue weight off the motorhome. Call me if you have any questions. 570-323-6649 Wes __________________ Wes McCracken 1189 STK