Motorhome selection. - Page 3

Ron Ortiz · 12-04-2021, 10:10 AM

Don't know much about trailer toads. Class A, is fine but I'd like to stay 28' or under. The old Imperial Palace, '79 Holiday Imperial Rambler was just about 30' and was braced underneath, and that was big enough. Oh, the memories. What happened in the Imperial Palace, happened.
So, if I can get say, 25'-28' that can haul my setup, that would be fine.

NSSGTO · 12-05-2021, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Ortiz

Don't know much about trailer toads. Class A, is fine but I'd like to stay 28' or under. The old Imperial Palace, '79 Holiday Imperial Rambler was just about 30' and was braced underneath, and that was big enough. Oh, the memories. What happened in the Imperial Palace, happened.
So, if I can get say, 25'-28' that can haul my setup, that would be fine.

Get the longest wheelbase you can if possible. You won't regret it. I know a few that have bought 25ft MH and with a 20ft trailer couldn't hold it on the road.
Weight distribution hitch goes along way on one of these.

Glenn Briglio · 12-05-2021, 06:00 PM

The wheelbase on my Thor axis 25.2 is 194". Mh is 26.5' oal

Ron Ortiz · 12-05-2021, 08:16 PM

Glenn, the 25.2 has 194" wheelbase as you stated, all the other 25's the 24's and the 26's have a 188" wheelbase. 27's go down to 178"

Glenn Briglio · 12-05-2021, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Ortiz

Glenn, the 25.2 has 194" wheelbase as you stated, all the other 25's the 24's and the 26's have a 188" wheelbase. 27's go down to 178"

Yes one of the reason's for buying that one.

Bob Bender · 12-06-2021, 08:15 AM

I have a 27' E450 class C. The new 7.3 V8. Handles great and pulls the Fat Girl very well. 9+ miles to the gallon. Thor FE 27.

boxmotorsports · 12-06-2021, 04:50 PM

I have a 2012 E350 with a V10 in it. It is a 25.5 (26 Foot). I tows our approximate 8000 pounds of car and equipment down the road just fine. All motorhome have a sweet spot and this one's at 2500 rpm. I can set the cruise at 2500 and it just hums along. I get about 9 to 10 miles to the gallon and the speed is about 62 to 68 depending on the head wind.
What I think is important is the length of (Natural or original) frame to where it hitch is bolted to. Some manufactures add piece on to the back and change it to 4X6 or smaller tubing. Just be aware of the change of frame work.

GTX JOHN · 12-10-2021, 01:56 AM

I really recommend a toad!!
We towed our 2 car 25' stacker loaded to the hilt
with a Gulfstream 38' 330 Cat for years with a toad!

Ralph A Powell · 12-10-2021, 08:48 AM

A Toad is a excellent option!

Ron Ortiz · 12-14-2021, 11:58 AM

Thank you all. I purchased a Thor Vegas 25.2 with a 194" wheelbase. V-10 on a 450 chassis. Looking forward to seeing you all again.

12-04-2021, 10:10 AM	#21
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Motorhome selection. Don't know much about trailer toads. Class A, is fine but I'd like to stay 28' or under. The old Imperial Palace, '79 Holiday Imperial Rambler was just about 30' and was braced underneath, and that was big enough. Oh, the memories. What happened in the Imperial Palace, happened. So, if I can get say, 25'-28' that can haul my setup, that would be fine. __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

12-05-2021, 06:00 PM	#23
Glenn Briglio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Massapequa Park,NY Posts: 1,281 Likes: 1,896 Liked 969 Times in 307 Posts	Re: Motorhome selection. The wheelbase on my Thor axis 25.2 is 194". Mh is 26.5' oal __________________ 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z I/SA B&B Auto Machine Shop.

12-05-2021, 08:16 PM	#24
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Motorhome selection. Glenn, the 25.2 has 194" wheelbase as you stated, all the other 25's the 24's and the 26's have a 188" wheelbase. 27's go down to 178" __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

12-06-2021, 08:15 AM	#26
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,733 Likes: 1,599 Liked 459 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Motorhome selection. I have a 27' E450 class C. The new 7.3 V8. Handles great and pulls the Fat Girl very well. 9+ miles to the gallon. Thor FE 27. __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

12-06-2021, 04:50 PM	#27
boxmotorsports Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 87 Likes: 3 Liked 58 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Motorhome selection. I have a 2012 E350 with a V10 in it. It is a 25.5 (26 Foot). I tows our approximate 8000 pounds of car and equipment down the road just fine. All motorhome have a sweet spot and this one's at 2500 rpm. I can set the cruise at 2500 and it just hums along. I get about 9 to 10 miles to the gallon and the speed is about 62 to 68 depending on the head wind. What I think is important is the length of (Natural or original) frame to where it hitch is bolted to. Some manufactures add piece on to the back and change it to 4X6 or smaller tubing. Just be aware of the change of frame work.

12-10-2021, 01:56 AM	#28
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,733 Likes: 2,799 Liked 2,483 Times in 697 Posts	Re: Motorhome selection. I really recommend a toad!! We towed our 2 car 25' stacker loaded to the hilt with a Gulfstream 38' 330 Cat for years with a toad! __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

12-10-2021, 08:48 AM	#29
Ralph A Powell Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bay City Texas Posts: 389 Likes: 2 Liked 225 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Motorhome selection. A Toad is a excellent option!

12-14-2021, 11:58 AM	#30
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Motorhome selection. Thank you all. I purchased a Thor Vegas 25.2 with a 194" wheelbase. V-10 on a 450 chassis. Looking forward to seeing you all again. __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK