Already a member? Login here.   If not, Register Today!  |  Help

Newest  |  Active  |  Popular  |  RVing FAQ

Forum Rules  |  Forum Help and Support  |  Contact

Search:   Advanced Search Search only in Class C Motorhomes

Jump to Forum Recreational Vehicles  - Class A Motorhomes  - Class B - Camping Van Conversi...  - Class C Motorhomes  - Fifth-Wheels  - Folding Trailers  - Hybrid Travel Trailers  - Travel Trailers  - Truck Campers  - Toy Haulers Camping  - Tent Camping  - Family Camping  - Workamping Forum General Forums  - Beginning RVing  - Rallies, Shows and Gatherings  - General RVing Issues  - RV Lifestyle  - Full-time RVing  - Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs  - RVing with Disabilities and Ge...  - RV Pet Stop Technical Resources  - Do It Yourself Modifications a...  - Towing  - Tow Vehicles  - Dinghy Towing  - Technology Corner  - Forum Technical Support  - Tech Issues Locations  - RV Parks, National Parks, Stat...  - Roads and Routes  - Public Lands, Boondocking and ...  - RVing in Canada and Alaska  - RVing in Mexico and South Amer...  - Snowbirds Other Discussions  - Around the Campfire

Open Roads Forum  >  Class C Motorhomes  > Towing with gasoline Class C This Topic Is Closed  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Page of 7   Next titleman • View posts Jacksonville Full Member Joined: 09/19/2003 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Posted: 09/04/10 01:46pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I would like to hear some first hand comments on how a Class C with the Ford V10 pulling, say a Jeep Wrangler, handle the mountains. I have been looking at something like a Winnabago Outlook. I would not expect it to top the mountain with the diesels, but would just like to have a feel from some of you who drive rigs like this, what you really think about them when it comes to towing in the hills. I have really been considering a Jayco Seneca, but I am afraid these things are about to get higher that I want to pay for an RV. I would not be in the mountains very often, but would like to be able to tow over the pasees in Colorado a couple of times a year. Let me hear what you think. Titleman & Pat 08 Jayco Designer 34 RLQS 08 GMC 3500 Duramax Capt.Storm • View posts Brockport NY. Senior Member Joined: 04/18/2010 View Profile Offline Posted: 09/04/10 02:02pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Put some headers and a supercharger on a v-10 and hang on! Revo-Ray • View posts Tampa, Florida Senior Member Joined: 02/22/2010 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Offline Posted: 09/04/10 02:10pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator My boss has that exact setup. He has a Class C (32') with the Ford V-10 towing a wrangler. He just got back from Bristol, also went over to the Carolinas. He has gone all over pulling that Jeep and never had a problem. The Jeep is one of the smallest/lightest toads. I have gone with him on quite a few occasions and I cannot keep up. He likes to cruise around 70-75mph, sometimes a little higher and I average 65mph. I usually tell him to just make sure he has a cold beer ready for me when I get there. I do not think the speeds he travels are safe and have told him that on many occasions, I tell you this to let you know that he has not trouble pulling that little thing. 2007 Chevy Silverado 5.3 Crew Z85 Suspension Z82 Tow Package Plus all the Hitch, Sway and Brake Goodies 2010 Dutchmen Aerolite 29RL-SL 1986 Coleman Newport Pop Up 1 Very Beautiful Wife 1 Boy 17 1 Girl 13 1 Travel Ready Spoiled Boston Terrier Coalminer UG • View posts Grande Cache Alberta Senior Member Joined: 09/21/2008 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Offline Posted: 09/04/10 02:13pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator With my Itasca Cambria 28B V10, I pull a Chevy Tracker. I live in the mountains and can maintain all speed limits with out any problems. Ches Served In Canadian Army 1PPCLI Retired Underground Coal Miner (Gen Foreman) Beverley&Ken • View posts Tottenham,Ontario Senior Member Joined: 08/22/2006 View Profile Offline Posted: 09/04/10 02:45pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator We just finished at 6 week trip across the mountains east to west in Alberta and BC and east from Washington/Oregon to Yellowstone, Big Horn and Mt Rushmore, then finally home to Ontario. Our Honda Accord is about 3300lbs pulled by the 29' Outlook on the Ford V-10 chassis. No problems except for a probable 8 - 9 % grade for miles going up US14 in the Bighorns. Maximum speed was 25 to 30mph but elsewhere we were able to maintain at least 50mph. Acceleration and performance is not much different with or with the Toad. Beverley and Ken 2006 Winnebago Outlook 29B E-450. 2004 Honda Accord on ((tow dolly SOLD)) Blue Ox Aventa LX tow bar and Brake Buddy Vantage. klewisd • View posts West Michigan Senior Member Joined: 07/27/2002 View Profile Offline Posted: 09/04/10 03:06pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator We have a 28 footer and also pull a Jeep Wrangler (also pull a Vibe). We spent a couple of weeks this summer in Colorado and Utah. You don't get there from Michigan without crossing the Mountains. I am used to driving a diesel MH in that area. I was pleasantly surprised by the way the Ford handled the grades. The engine/tranny combination worked together very well. I was never concerned much about climbing steep grades; I'm more concerned how the unit handles coming down steep grades. This is where the V-10 and transmission really shines. The engine breaking ability of this combination is excellent. Keith & Elaine 2009 Monaco Montclair samsontdog • View posts Oregon, Wash Coast summer, Yuma Az winter Senior Member Joined: 08/06/2002 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Offline Posted: 09/04/10 03:28pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I had a Class C with the V10 and towed a Toy P/Up thousands of miles with no problems. The V10 is the best gas eng that I have ever owned. I have TT now that I tow with a V10 eng samsontdog rjstractor • View posts Auburn, WA Senior Member Joined: 01/20/2003 View Profile Offline Posted: 09/04/10 05:25pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I have an older V10 powered "C", and it does fine. Pulling a 3K toad it will still pass gas powered As of the same vintage. Newer ones have a bit more power so will do slightly better. 1998 Gulfstream Ultra B/H Ford E450 V10 2005 Chevy 2500HD 6.0 w/ Maxidump insert 6x12 Interstate enclosed trailer 7x16 Bulldog flatbed hauling a 2006 Kioti CK20 TLB NEW (to us) 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid (not toad-ready just yet) 1998 Saturn SL2 toad ron.dittmer • View posts Northern Illinois Senior Member Joined: 02/26/2007 View Profile Offline Posted: 09/04/10 05:26pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator We have a 2007 B+ motor home with E350-V10, towing a 3800 pound Jeep Liberty. Simply stated.......no problem what so ever climbing mountains at any legal speed. 2007 Phoenix Cruiser model 2350, with 2006 Jeep Liberty in-tow titleman • View posts Jacksonville Full Member Joined: 09/19/2003 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Posted: 09/04/10 06:48pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Thanks for all the good replies. It helps to have other folks basiclly confirm your thouhts. It appears that a lot of folks tow with the V10 and most seem very satisfied with the performance. Thanks again and would appreciate any others opinions. This Topic Is Closed  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Page of 7   Next Open Roads Forum  >  Class C Motorhomes  > Towing with gasoline Class C

Search:   Advanced Search Search only in Class C Motorhomes

Jump to Forum Recreational Vehicles  - Class A Motorhomes  - Class B - Camping Van Conversi...  - Class C Motorhomes  - Fifth-Wheels  - Folding Trailers  - Hybrid Travel Trailers  - Travel Trailers  - Truck Campers  - Toy Haulers Camping  - Tent Camping  - Family Camping  - Workamping Forum General Forums  - Beginning RVing  - Rallies, Shows and Gatherings  - General RVing Issues  - RV Lifestyle  - Full-time RVing  - Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs  - RVing with Disabilities and Ge...  - RV Pet Stop Technical Resources  - Do It Yourself Modifications a...  - Towing  - Tow Vehicles  - Dinghy Towing  - Technology Corner  - Forum Technical Support  - Tech Issues Locations  - RV Parks, National Parks, Stat...  - Roads and Routes  - Public Lands, Boondocking and ...  - RVing in Canada and Alaska  - RVing in Mexico and South Amer...  - Snowbirds Other Discussions  - Around the Campfire

New posts No new posts Closed, new posts Closed, no new posts Moved, new posts Moved, no new posts	Adjust text size: © 2012 Coast Resorts | Terms & Conditions | PRIVACY POLICY | YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS