Tow my enclosed trailer with a motorhome?
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69hemibeep
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As far as private RV parks I found some don't allow anything older than 10 years. I found this to be true for anything near Woodley park for Spring Fling some years back.
Yeah this is true. I have to send photos when making reservations to some for approval.
Mine is 12.
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Probably are, I don't know...
when I was still doing it the internet was an infant or sorts
today I'm sure there's an app/map or some GPS directory too
I used/use my AAA insurance 'planners'
but haven't tow much in a while now
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bwheeler051
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I used a 2008 32 foot gas burner for 6 years towing all over the place chasing the NMCA points. The ford V10 with a banks kit works great.
I towed a 2001 pace shadow trailer with a heavy door car, 4 wheeler and a ton of parts, fuel and tools. Do not let folks talk you out of one.
I have also towed with diesel pushers. Is a big diesel better? Yes. Are the average diesels better in the long diesel chassis? nope. Not in the ones I have been in and traveled with.
It is all about rear overhang. Pay attention. If you can find a 32foot class A, the chassis is probably not extended. They tow great. If it has an extended chassis... you will need to do some work.
I will say we do have a diesel pusher now. Other than the mileage being better, I would not call it better than my old motorhome.
I towed a 2001 pace shadow trailer with a heavy door car, 4 wheeler and a ton of parts, fuel and tools. Do not let folks talk you out of one.
I have also towed with diesel pushers. Is a big diesel better? Yes. Are the average diesels better in the long diesel chassis? nope. Not in the ones I have been in and traveled with.
It is all about rear overhang. Pay attention. If you can find a 32foot class A, the chassis is probably not extended. They tow great. If it has an extended chassis... you will need to do some work.
I will say we do have a diesel pusher now. Other than the mileage being better, I would not call it better than my old motorhome.
Yeah, I call it bridge length. The distance from the RV rear axle to the front axle of the trailer.
I think a 32 is what I would need, as the 30 ft units don't have the higher rated chassis. I work at a Chev dealership (sorry guys) but have always raced Mopars. So was still thinking of an 8.1 if going gas. The majority of the folks here say diesel, but if I go out 6 or 8 times a summer and don't go any farther than Iowa I think an 8.1 would fit my needs. Some of the 8.1's I see used seem nice with fairly low miles. It will be good for my old bones at the track!
Endangered Species
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I'm towing with a 30' with a v-10 ford. What Banks kit did you use, and where did it help? Meaning did it pickup just power or mileage also?
I did find a 30foot with a workhorse w22 chassis rated enough to pull my trailer. Empty weight for the 30 was less than a 32 but GCWR was still high enough that it gave me the chance to not max out the GCWR. Figure I will put a class 4 hitch receiver on it and hope to talk to some places to make sure that will work. Probably use a weight distribution hitch too. I am considering putting on a rear track bar to help. Trying to make it safe as possible, many hours researching things.
This is a must. Good thinking !
bwheeler051
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Banks power pack.
The transmission quit hunting and shifting up and down, te mileage got a little better and the overall performance was better.
Endangered Species
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Interesting, that much difference with the exhaust and the Cold air intake system, that's something I'm going to look into.
Did you get the trans command also?
Thanks for your help.
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