Motorhome questions...

The Hitman · 08-25-2016, 07:54 AM

1999 Winnebago Adventurer 34V

Engine•Fuel Type: Diesel
•Horsepower (bhp): 275
•Displacement (l): 5.9
•Engine Brand Name: Cummins
Basic Information•Year: 1999
•Make: Winnebago
•Model: Adventurer
•Trim: 33V
•Type: Motorized Class A
•Mileage: 52396
•Length (Feet): 34
•Chassis: Freightliner
I currently have a 24' enclosed with a 3400lbs door car and a 1200 lbs golf cart. tongue weight is a bit higher due to the golfcart.

thanks

Lew Silverman · 08-25-2016, 10:09 AM

The owners manual (page 4-2) states that the maximum towing/hitch pulling capacity, as built, is 5000 pounds with a maximum tongue weight of 500.

http://winnebagoind.com/resources/ma...Adventurer.pdf

It sounds like your trailer setup would overload the motor-home.

HR9121 · 08-25-2016, 10:56 AM

I have a 99 Monaco with the 275 Cummins 40 ft. You should be fine the 34 doesn't have as much overhang as mine. I pull a 28' with 3600# car and golf cart, tools etc and have no problems. The 275 can be a little weak pulling in hills but it will get the job done and you'll like the fuel mileage.

The Hitman · 08-28-2016, 07:43 PM

wow, both scary and interesting...

James, did you reinforce anything? change hitches or anything?

Thanks everyone!

HR9121 · 09-04-2016, 02:21 PM

Mine is not reinforced but I do periodic checks to make sure everything is ok. I have been thinking of welding some gussets just for extra peace of mind. Its 17 years old so fatigue does worry me a little.

Bill Baer · 09-07-2016, 04:57 PM

Chech out "trailer toad.com"

james schaechter · 09-08-2016, 05:14 AM

Many times the hitch on the RV's extend back longer than a traditional one even on a pusher. Ours has some very straightforward reinforcement and it looks very striping,mwe pull a 24 foot trailer without a toad. I have seen a few and heard of many more that had the hitch fail if they were not beefed up. The reinforcement looked basic and would not be expensive on a pusher, because the hitch is the only area needing it. Most gasser RVs need a more complex frame reinforcement. I have heard the Ford Chassis RV s are better if you are looking at gassers.

08-25-2016, 07:54 AM	#1
The Hitman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Motorhome questions... 1999 Winnebago Adventurer 34V Engine•Fuel Type: Diesel •Horsepower (bhp): 275 •Displacement (l): 5.9 •Engine Brand Name: Cummins Basic Information•Year: 1999 •Make: Winnebago •Model: Adventurer •Trim: 33V •Type: Motorized Class A •Mileage: 52396 •Length (Feet): 34 •Chassis: Freightliner I currently have a 24' enclosed with a 3400lbs door car and a 1200 lbs golf cart. tongue weight is a bit higher due to the golfcart. thanks __________________ SFV Motorsports IHRA MX36 Dan "The Hitman"

08-25-2016, 10:09 AM	#2
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Motorhome questions... The owners manual (page 4-2) states that the maximum towing/hitch pulling capacity, as built, is 5000 pounds with a maximum tongue weight of 500. http://winnebagoind.com/resources/ma...Adventurer.pdf It sounds like your trailer setup would overload the motor-home. __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

08-25-2016, 10:56 AM	#3
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Motorhome questions... I have a 99 Monaco with the 275 Cummins 40 ft. You should be fine the 34 doesn't have as much overhang as mine. I pull a 28' with 3600# car and golf cart, tools etc and have no problems. The 275 can be a little weak pulling in hills but it will get the job done and you'll like the fuel mileage. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

08-28-2016, 07:43 PM	#4
The Hitman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Motorhome questions... wow, both scary and interesting... James, did you reinforce anything? change hitches or anything? Thanks everyone! __________________ SFV Motorsports IHRA MX36 Dan "The Hitman"

09-04-2016, 02:21 PM	#5
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Motorhome questions... Mine is not reinforced but I do periodic checks to make sure everything is ok. I have been thinking of welding some gussets just for extra peace of mind. Its 17 years old so fatigue does worry me a little. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

09-07-2016, 04:57 PM	#6
Bill Baer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nothern IL Posts: 596 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Motorhome questions... Chech out "trailer toad.com" __________________ Bill Baer 3391 SC, 339B SC, QR

09-08-2016, 05:14 AM	#7
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,281 Liked 1,428 Times in 296 Posts	Re: Motorhome questions... Many times the hitch on the RV's extend back longer than a traditional one even on a pusher. Ours has some very straightforward reinforcement and it looks very striping,mwe pull a 24 foot trailer without a toad. I have seen a few and heard of many more that had the hitch fail if they were not beefed up. The reinforcement looked basic and would not be expensive on a pusher, because the hitch is the only area needing it. Most gasser RVs need a more complex frame reinforcement. I have heard the Ford Chassis RV s are better if you are looking at gassers. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

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