Rv towing question about rear overhang.

Danny Ashley · 02-12-2014, 11:36 PM

I too have been looking at motorhomes. Make sure you get the longest wheelbase for the body length you want. There is a ratio percentage whereas you divide the wheelbase by the actual body length in inches and get a percentage. 58% is Excellent, 54-57% is Good, 51-53 is Fatiguing, and 50% and less is dangerous. These numbers aren't set in stone as one of my friends has a Diesel pusher that's 52% and it tows great. Most manufacturers model # usually isn't the exact length. Their 30 footer may be 31 or a 32 may be a 33.5. You can Google any model # and get the specs. I will tell you that Tiffin Allegros are the best overall in the ratio dept. 30DA (208 in. wb) is 55.4%, 32BA (228 in. wb) 57.8% and the 28DA (208 in. wb ) a whopping 62.8%. A lot of the 30 footers only have a 190 wb. Hope this helps. Danny

02-12-2014, 11:36 PM	#4
Danny Ashley Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Marion,In. Posts: 267 Likes: 60 Liked 110 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Rv towing question about rear overhang. I too have been looking at motorhomes. Make sure you get the longest wheelbase for the body length you want. There is a ratio percentage whereas you divide the wheelbase by the actual body length in inches and get a percentage. 58% is Excellent, 54-57% is Good, 51-53 is Fatiguing, and 50% and less is dangerous. These numbers aren't set in stone as one of my friends has a Diesel pusher that's 52% and it tows great. Most manufacturers model # usually isn't the exact length. Their 30 footer may be 31 or a 32 may be a 33.5. You can Google any model # and get the specs. I will tell you that Tiffin Allegros are the best overall in the ratio dept. 30DA (208 in. wb) is 55.4%, 32BA (228 in. wb) 57.8% and the 28DA (208 in. wb ) a whopping 62.8%. A lot of the 30 footers only have a 190 wb. Hope this helps. Danny