considering class a rv for towing

[one pontiac]

considering class a used rv. budget dictates older 1985-1992, 26-35 ft, probably 454/460 gas. can this size pull a 24ft enclosed trailer and is it possible to get a suitable hitch? all comments are welcome, thank you.

[ss3011]

E-mail me your email address, and I will tell you about my Class A experiences ! ss3011@aol.com

[Jack Matyas]

Sent you a PM ...........................

[JWhalen58]

I have a 1994 SeaBreeze 31ft, 454, clean everything works, we have used it to tow to about 10 events, it handles our 28ft trailer very well, I am looking to sell it and move up to a bigger unit, $9900 if you have any interest, I would go out right now and go anywhere in it. Jim

[SCOTT SST2871]

I have a 35ft bounder gm chassis, i pull a 28 ft classic dominator with a golf cart drum of fuel large tool box and a 3000 lb car..ive braced the rear frame and braced the hitch with 2x2 boxed tubing!!its got about 15000 miles since i got it no problem
scott fifield

[SCOTT SST2871]

If you get a 26-27ft gm chassis you wont need to do any frame work but you will need a better hitch,trust me been there!!
Scott fifield

[danny waters sr]

I got a 98 Dolphin 34ft with a slide-out .It has a 460 Ford engine. It pulls 26 and 28 ft trailer with no problem. I would invest in a tuff-tow or a trailer toad to help support the rear half of your motorhome. I love mine (ours) and my wife loves me .lol

[Dave Casey]

You will be fine, I have over over 150,000 miles of towing between 2 diff motorhomes with an enclosed 24' trailer.

my suggestions are

travel as lightly as possible, don't take stuff you don't need

Get the shortest motorhome with the longest wheelbase you can find

Look at the motorhome construction, especially the frame behind the axle

Pay the most attention to the tires and the transmission in the motorhome, they are the things that will give the most trouble on the road. Check tire pressures every trip and service the trans regularly

Ask questions here if you see a coach you are considering.

[Tom Goldman]

If you're going to do it on a modest budget, research carefully. .............Forget anything with a GM chassis, Not strong enough,even after reinforcing, altho mabe with a trailer toad .....I had a 26' class A coach with a 460 gas motor and an Oshkosh chassis that handled my 26' Goldrush effortlessly and is still in use by another racer..............HOWEVER, stay away from the carbureted Ford 460 engine!...They have a mad appitite for cylinder heads. .....I replaced at least 4 sets of heads in the 70k miles I towed with it !..................The ex valve seats are too soft to handle the heat generated by towing loads. ....Even heads with hardened seats wont last long, as the hard seat just receedes into the soft cast iron!..............Dont jump at just anything, nobody is standing in line to buy a Coach right now any way...............Tom

[Paul Precht]

Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

If you're going to do it on a modest budget, research carefully. .............Forget anything with a GM chassis, Not strong enough,even after reinforcing, altho mabe with a trailer toad .....I had a 26' class A coach with a 460 gas motor and an Oshkosh chassis that handled my 26' Goldrush effortlessly and is still in use by another racer..............HOWEVER, stay away from the carbureted Ford 460 engine!...They have a mad appitite for cylinder heads. .....I replaced at least 4 sets of heads in the 70k miles I towed with it !..................The ex valve seats are too soft to handle the heat generated by towing loads. ....Even heads with hardened seats wont last long, as the hard seat just receedes into the soft cast iron!..............Dont jump at just anything, nobody is standing in line to buy a Coach right now any way...............Tom

Are there any common problems with the fuel injected 460. I just bought an 88 E350 cube van for towing my open trailer. How bad are these on mileage. The guy said he could get 7-8 mpg towing ride and game trailers used in carnivals and fairs and a little over 10 when not towing, I'll believe that when I see it, Paul.