Class C pulling trailer ?

Mike Pearson · 08-17-2020, 02:10 PM

Should have plenty of power to pull that set up. Like others have said get the hitch on the coach checked to see if the structure will handle the weight. One thing about motorhomes like that is the distance from the hitch ball to the rear axle centerline is long and can make them ill handling especially when its windy or a big truck passes you. other than that a motor home is the only way to go on overnight race trips. They are really nice to travel in.

Rich Biebel · 08-18-2020, 07:29 AM

I have a 25' Class C....Ford E-450 V10 tows my enclosed trailer fine...
Pulls any hill and stops well with the big brakes it has. 4 wheel discs....

You need a good hitch with WD and sway control and I reinforced the rear frame and hitch on my MH.....also added air bags.

I can go 75 on the NJTP to Atco and back from North NJ....

rod · 08-20-2020, 06:51 PM

thanks all for the replys. I have a deep shank receiver/WD set up. I will look at the frame extensions. actually, I would not have thought about that. could be very important !!!
Rod in AZ

Chuck Gallagher · 08-22-2020, 02:42 PM

Rod;
I'm familiar with the one ton 7.4L combination you have. I know you will have the power to do what you want but you need a towing gear for this added load and aero drag. I'm pretty sure a 4:56 or 5:14 ring and pinion is available. I would go with the latter. Besides the added performance on hills with a 5:14 gear, you would actually see better fuel economy when towing because you won't have to be as deep into the throttle when cruising. It's money well spent.
Good luck;
Chuck

Rich Biebel · 08-23-2020, 03:26 PM

My Ford MH has a 4.56 rear gear with a 5 speed OD automatic trans.

At 65-70 my rpm is right around 2400-2500....creeps up over 2600 to go over 70...

16" dual rear wheels/tires.....

That takes some getting used to, the driveline noise....at that higher rpm

After owning it for 6 years I just turn the radio up and don't even hear it....

My Duramax pickup would be under 2000rpm at the same speed....

GTX JOHN · 09-03-2020, 02:46 AM

We have a gentleman in the next shop to us in Boulder City(Up to road from you) that builds and modifies hitches for our trailer customers = if you need someone to give you a free evaluation of your hitch

08-17-2020, 02:10 PM	#1
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,454 Likes: 616 Liked 1,943 Times in 584 Posts	Re: Class C pulling trailer ? Should have plenty of power to pull that set up. Like others have said get the hitch on the coach checked to see if the structure will handle the weight. One thing about motorhomes like that is the distance from the hitch ball to the rear axle centerline is long and can make them ill handling especially when its windy or a big truck passes you. other than that a motor home is the only way to go on overnight race trips. They are really nice to travel in. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

08-18-2020, 07:29 AM	#2
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,315 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Class C pulling trailer ? I have a 25' Class C....Ford E-450 V10 tows my enclosed trailer fine... Pulls any hill and stops well with the big brakes it has. 4 wheel discs.... You need a good hitch with WD and sway control and I reinforced the rear frame and hitch on my MH.....also added air bags. I can go 75 on the NJTP to Atco and back from North NJ.... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

08-20-2020, 06:51 PM	#3
rod Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kingman, NW AZ. in the middle of the longest stretch of Route 66 Posts: 315 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Class C pulling trailer ? thanks all for the replys. I have a deep shank receiver/WD set up. I will look at the frame extensions. actually, I would not have thought about that. could be very important !!! Rod in AZ

08-22-2020, 02:42 PM	#4
Chuck Gallagher Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NC (nothing compares) Posts: 48 Likes: 33 Liked 134 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Class C pulling trailer ? Rod; I'm familiar with the one ton 7.4L combination you have. I know you will have the power to do what you want but you need a towing gear for this added load and aero drag. I'm pretty sure a 4:56 or 5:14 ring and pinion is available. I would go with the latter. Besides the added performance on hills with a 5:14 gear, you would actually see better fuel economy when towing because you won't have to be as deep into the throttle when cruising. It's money well spent. Good luck; Chuck

08-23-2020, 03:26 PM	#5
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,315 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Class C pulling trailer ? My Ford MH has a 4.56 rear gear with a 5 speed OD automatic trans. At 65-70 my rpm is right around 2400-2500....creeps up over 2600 to go over 70... 16" dual rear wheels/tires..... That takes some getting used to, the driveline noise....at that higher rpm After owning it for 6 years I just turn the radio up and don't even hear it.... My Duramax pickup would be under 2000rpm at the same speed.... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

09-03-2020, 02:46 AM	#6
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,736 Likes: 2,808 Liked 2,487 Times in 698 Posts	Re: Class C pulling trailer ? We have a gentleman in the next shop to us in Boulder City(Up to road from you) that builds and modifies hitches for our trailer customers = if you need someone to give you a free evaluation of your hitch __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock Last edited by GTX JOHN; 09-07-2020 at 09:10 PM.

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