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Originally Posted by njjeepthing
Hi all, new here! Looking for information from those experienced Thor owners. We are looking at a new 2016 Thor 22E Chateau Model on a Ford E450 chassis. We need to be able to tow our Jeep on a trailer behind the coach. According to our local dealer and to corporate the new Ford chassis have 8000lb hitches and can handle the weight.
Figure curb weight on the Jeep is 4500 lbs, another 2000 for the trailer. So we are less than 7000 lbs.
We don't have the need or budget for a larger coach, I looked at some used Super C's with 10K towing abilities, and they were too large for our needs and driving comfort. I drove the 22 E today, I liked it, and it's layout and all it's options, I just want to make sure it can comfortably tow my Jeep before spending 60K! I've read some stories on sway and uncomfortable towing experiences, I don't want to regret my purchase.
Thanks.
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Welcome to the forum
Yes, you may have the 8K trailer hitch but based on specs you can only tow 6000 pounds. According to the specs the GVWR is 12,500 and the GCWR is 18,500. If you look at the cargo capacity of the coach (generally on a yellow sticker on the screen door) you may find that you can rob peter to pay Paul allowing for the 6500 towing.
Not sure the model Jeep, but why on a trailer? Most Jeeps can be flat towed.
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