Anybody Tow With A Class C Ford Motor Home?

Bill Grubbs · 12-01-2010, 11:58 AM

Jim,
We towed for 2.5 years with a 27 ft Class C with a Ford 460 (yeah I know it is not a V-10).

It is do able, but...it is not as relaxing as any of our other motorhomes. Can you say white knuckle experience. I had two hands on the steering wheel every second. Trucks pushed you off the side when they passed. Twenty mph up Fancey Gap, and on any mountian in West Va, or PA. Sixtey MPH was our max speed on flat ground, as that was all the throttle we had. Our milage averaged 3.5 mpg, and we only had a 40 gallon tank. We stopped every 1.5 hrs for gas, and a break for the driver (me, as Brenda would not drive this rig). When we finally got to the track it was great, but the drive to and from was terrifying. Yes, we did have a Tuff-Tow. It would have been impossible with out it.

Now, on the other hand, either of our purpose built motorhomes have been a dream to drive to drive. Stop once for fuel, 70 mph on the cruise control (up Fancy Gap), eating or having a Dew while driving, first MH got 7.5 mpg the current gets 9.5 mpg. The only drawback is if you do not have a back-up camera, or look int he mirror, you forget you are pulling a trailer (not really a problem). There are some seariously real deals out there right now, just check out RJ.

Bill

jmcarter · 12-01-2010, 02:36 PM

Bill, like this one?

http://www.racingjunk.com/category/1...Motorhome.html

At Reynolds Painter and I told a guy shopping for a good one to come see you...know you're like Jim and take great care of your equipment. Surprised he didn't buy it, he seemed pretty serious, there with a D3 SS truck I believe.

12-01-2010, 11:58 AM	#1
Bill Grubbs Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 416 Likes: 3 Liked 564 Times in 66 Posts	Re: Anybody Tow With A Class C Ford Motor Home? Jim, We towed for 2.5 years with a 27 ft Class C with a Ford 460 (yeah I know it is not a V-10). It is do able, but...it is not as relaxing as any of our other motorhomes. Can you say white knuckle experience. I had two hands on the steering wheel every second. Trucks pushed you off the side when they passed. Twenty mph up Fancey Gap, and on any mountian in West Va, or PA. Sixtey MPH was our max speed on flat ground, as that was all the throttle we had. Our milage averaged 3.5 mpg, and we only had a 40 gallon tank. We stopped every 1.5 hrs for gas, and a break for the driver (me, as Brenda would not drive this rig). When we finally got to the track it was great, but the drive to and from was terrifying. Yes, we did have a Tuff-Tow. It would have been impossible with out it. Now, on the other hand, either of our purpose built motorhomes have been a dream to drive to drive. Stop once for fuel, 70 mph on the cruise control (up Fancy Gap), eating or having a Dew while driving, first MH got 7.5 mpg the current gets 9.5 mpg. The only drawback is if you do not have a back-up camera, or look int he mirror, you forget you are pulling a trailer (not really a problem). There are some seariously real deals out there right now, just check out RJ. Bill

12-01-2010, 02:36 PM	#2
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,299 Likes: 2,389 Liked 3,192 Times in 975 Posts	Re: Anybody Tow With A Class C Ford Motor Home? Bill, like this one? http://www.racingjunk.com/category/1...Motorhome.html At Reynolds Painter and I told a guy shopping for a good one to come see you...know you're like Jim and take great care of your equipment. Surprised he didn't buy it, he seemed pretty serious, there with a D3 SS truck I believe. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

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