Towing with a Class B motorhome

[Dave Turner]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Glenn, think you mean Class C but you might contact Jim Wahl because he towed his enclosed featherlight with a E350 and had handling issues. Think the E350 is only rated to tow 7500 at most so a reinforced hitch would be in order and if working with one of the really long Class C’s with a wacky wheelbase/total length ratio then it isn’t advised. Successful towing with a Class C often means having it aligned with the aft end weighted to simulate the higher tongue weight of a trailer and some special helper springs. IRV2.com is a good resource, lots of Class C’s out there pulling trailers that aren’t racers. With that I yield to those with first hand experience...

Jim, I don’t think Glenn is confused; the Class B is legit and I’m familiar with at least one racer who tows successfully using a similar trailer and a door car that weighs around 3000lb.

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by Dave Turner

Jim, I don’t think Glenn is confused; the Class B is legit and I’m familiar with at least one racer who tows successfully using a similar trailer and a door car that weighs around 3000lb.

You’re right Dave, I stand corrected but they are a rarity compared to their Class C cousins. Perhaps Glenn can clarify.

[Glenn Briglio]

It's a 21 foot class c (it was listed as class b) E350 dual rear axle 6.8l V10.Trailer and car weigh approx. 7000lbs.

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by Glenn Briglio

It's a 21 foot class c (it was listed as class b) E350 dual rear axle 6.8l V10.Trailer and car weigh approx. 7000lbs.

Sounds like you'd have a similar experience as Keith with the exception of you'll go faster over the big hills!

[Keith 944]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Sounds like you'd have a similar experience as Keith with the exception of you'll go faster over the big hills!

Lol yes I would say so. It did great on hills, I would pass most of the diesels. Except for the vision problems, I forgot to add I only got 6 mpg towing or not! Not sure how that thing was geared. My old 38' diesel pusher towing gets 8-9

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by Keith 944

Lol yes I would say so. It did great on hills, I would pass most of the diesels. Except for the vision problems, I forgot to add I only got 6 mpg towing or not! Not sure how that thing was geared. My old 38' diesel pusher towing gets 8-9

No doubt, and yes the ability to see down the road (often filled with idiots) is a big plus. I know my 450 Cummins was great going up and down the big hills out west (engine brakes are another big plus) and you feel like one of the big dogs until somebody with one of the 600 ISX Cummins goes blasting by. There's always somebody with a bigger stick and for the money it's hard to beat the E350/450 with the V10, especially ones with the six speed auto.

[Glenn Briglio]

Originally Posted by Keith 944

Lol yes I would say so. It did great on hills, I would pass most of the diesels. Except for the vision problems, I forgot to add I only got 6 mpg towing or not! Not sure how that thing was geared. My old 38' diesel pusher towing gets 8-9

I use a 2wd f150 now so I don't think there is a vision difference.

[Rich Biebel]

My Class C is the shortest made. 25’ long overall. Wheelbase is the same as my long bed extra cab pickup. Distance from rear axle to hitch pivot is longer and it adds some tail wagging issues at times. E-450 chassis, V10- 5 speed auto overdrive. 4.56 gears. I reinforced my rear frame and hitch. Added airbags and good shocks up front. A weight distributing anti sway control hitch is a must. On good roads I can go 75. Pulling a 26’ trailer with my dragster and lots of spare stuff and equipment. V10 has lots of power and will pull any hill. Trans shifting is annoying. Trucks, and wind and rough roads and I slow down. Motor home stops better than my duramax pickup did with a Lance camper and trailer out back. V10 mileage is generally 7-8. I’ve had it going on 5 years. I’ve worked on class B’s doing generator work .They are Way to small to me....