towing

I have been on IRV2 for years with Motorhomes and decided to do something different for a change. I am selling my 2015 Entegra Cornerstone after owning it 10 years and bought a '25 Grand Design 3503GK Influence, a 38'3" with GVWR of 18,800, Hitch Weight of 2,670, and UVW of 13,868. It has a...

New to 5th wheel world. Do most of you use bed covers towing 5th wheel trailers? If so, what brand are you using and why is it better? Lots of brands out there in the market!

Just announced, supposedly order-able this January. No V2H capability according to the dealer. Being able to run our coaches with that 100Kwh battery would be pretty amazing.. GM & Ford sell that already. But they don't have one you can tow 4 down yet.

I know this isn't a Newmar question, but I think this forum will get my question answered quickly. I have never had a push button start until we got our new truck My question is do you leave the key bob in the truck when towing or take it with you. I have read and reread the manual, and it is...

Hi, I have a 31 Transcend that I tow with and F250. The trailer weighs about 7200 pounds at my local truck stop scales. I am thinking of buying and F150 with a 3.5L gas motor. The F150's towing capacity is 11,000 pounds so technically it should be ok. I was wondering about anyone's real life...

I have a RAM 1500 4X4 Crew Cab 5'7" bed with a 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) engine / 8HP75 8-speed automatic transmission with an axle ratio of 3.55. The towing & payload weight capacities for my 2025 RAM 1500 as published online by RAM state: 1) Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) 13,900...

Hello Everyone, I have a 2024 Ford F-150 with Eco-Boost turbo v6 and max tow package. I tow a 2023 Winnebago 2730 RL - 31 ft - dry weight 7479 - gvwr 10,400 - hitch weight - 826 - new b&w continuum hitch still in the box Truck Specs: gvwr - 7100 - gross combined weight rating 19,400 - max...

Hi all, We currently pull our 2600rb with a 1996 f-350 7.5L gas. It's great except when in the mountains. The 4 speed transmission limits us to about 40 mph on big hills. We're considering a new tow vehicle, either an f-150 with the 5L or 3.5 turbo, or an f-250 with 7.3L gas. I'm concerned about...

I’m looking into downsizing from my Class C/E450. The Ford transit looks appealing to me. I’m looking at the class B+/C platforms. They have a GVW of 11,000 lbs. It seems they all maxed out with a GCVW of 15,000 lbs. Most have a 5000 pound hitch but after calculations, they can only tow around...

I know this belongs in the Toads section but thought it would get more views here. Looking to tow either a 2022 Jeep Grand cherokee summit or 2026 Dodge durango, shopping now. I've read all the pages on Grand Cherokee problems, but I hoping there has to be many towing without those isses. I've...

The rv i am looking at has an occc (occupant and cargo carrying capacity of around a thousand pounds>. Subtract my weight< water and propane and i am down to three hundred pounds>. Then subtract food and clothing and i have little to spare>. Can i pull a trailer and side by side without...

Recently switched to Cooper Discoverer tires from the original Starfire Solarus on my SRW 3500 and pleasantly surprised to see a 2-3 MPG increase with the new tires. Obviously did not upgrade my truck for fuel mileage, but I am really pleased with 22 MPG on the highway as it was what I was...

My daughter is looking for a tow vehicle that can pull a 3200lb GVRW trailer. She really likes the Subaru Ascent, as it will be her everyday driver. However, it has the CVT. I know that doesn't rule out towing with it, but what are realistic thoughts on towing with a vehicle that has the...

Purchased a 22mle in September and immediately went to the east coast for 17 nights. Covered around 4,600 km and had a great experience with the new trailer. Towing with a 2021 3l Silverado Duramax and Husky WD hitch. No complaints and lots to learn from the forum. Was an upgrade from a smaller...

I have a 2021 GMC Canyon Denali pick-up that I want to flat tow behind my class A motorhome. Does anyone have any suggestions where to get the towbar installed on my truck? The YouTube video shows it to be quite involved.

Anyone have experience towing old model (2007) Chev. Colorado 4x4 (2 wheel/4 wheel select)? Some articles have said “key in & on aux, in neutral and disconnect battery). Looking for guidance from experience! Thank you in advance.

Has anyone figured out a way to keep the Lincoln Nautilus battery from discharging while towing? Is anyone using a simple charge line from the coach that works. Seems it need more than a charge line.

We plan on buying a class c motorhome this spring and are looking to tow a vehicle. I have been trying to research which vehicles can be flat towed. We would rather not buy a jeep. I have been getting mixed answers as to whether a Chevy awd blazer can be flat towed . Does anyone flat tow an awd...

2025 RAM 2500 6.4 Hemi, 3.73 rear; towing Coachmen TT, 28', 6,500lb GVWR. First trip on I84/I81/I95, NH to FL. Planning fuel stops along route. Appreciate any input on mpg experienced with this setup or something similar. Thanks, :thumb:

I have a 2018 40AP... but this question is somewhat generic. Here's a great writeup on getting towed: https://www.irv2.com/forums/f258/coach-net-towing-a-diesel-pusher-681944.html It would be good to know how to do this for legacy PowerGlide coaches. I think we need to understand how to get...

Hello All!! I am about to purchase an e-bike for my wife and am wondering what the weight capacity is for the rear hitch. I have a Kuat Transfer v2 bike rack that holds 2 bikes. My mountain bike is pretty light weight, but the e-bikes can be up to 80 lbs. are there any specs regarding weight...

Hi All, Just back from a trip up to New Hampshire for a few days of rest and hiking. I noticed on the trip back home that I averaged 8.6mpg. This seems low to me, but maybe expected? what are you guys seeing for mpg? Thanks, Bryan

2024 chevy 2500 6.6 with 10 speed Alisson. Left Branson MO heading south into Arkansas and hit some 7% grades with many sharp turns. Camper probably weighed about 8k loaded. Pulled well and thought braking worked well with gain set at 6. Was told should be running in tow/haul mode any time road...

Looking at upgrading to a newer truck and I go back and forth on the GM 6.6L gas 10 speed. I'm pulling about 14k #. Please only respond if you have experience pulling with this engine. I'm not looking for a debate or opinions on what would be the best engine. Just looking for real world...

This will be a long story regarding the towing of my 2019 40' Newmar Dutch Star on a Freightliner Chassis with Independent Front Suspension (IFS). The suspension and our location will play a critical part in this story. I will also note that I've been a member of Coach-Net since 2005 and have...