Thor Outlaw-A w/v10 pulling a Gladiator?

[lmichel]

I'm about to permanently relocate from the northeast to the southwest.
I'll be driving my Outlaw 37RB across country to its new home.
I could pay out the nose to get my Gladiator there, but what's your opinion of pulling it 4down with the RV? According to the specs, the truck is 144 lbs over the 5k lb limit. I'm not set up for a toad, but if I knew this was not too much to ask of the RV, I think I would outfit it and the Gladiator so I could do it on occasion.

FWIW; The RV is a 2016 model 37RB with 16k miles. The heaviest load I ever tried was a 800lb motorcycle in the garage and I did that on a regular basis.
Of course I would not do that in combination with the Gladiator, and I would lighten the load everywhere else too. Carry minimal water, cargo, etc..

Opinions?

[Popfla]

I pulled my Gladiator behind a 30 foot class C with the V10 and an 8000 pound hitch for thousands of miles over all sorts of terrain with no problem. I haven't towed it yet behind our class A and don't anticipate any problems.

[JamieGeek]

Yeah I think your 5k limit is your hitch: back in 2016 Thor was installing 5k hitches. After that they started putting 8k hitches on the coaches.

Of course you also want to make sure you don't go over GCWR (coach weight + toad weight < GCWR).

[EA37TS]

I believe the tow capacity is 4K based on GCWR - GVWR. Doesn’t matter what the hitch is rated at although a 2016 should have a 7 or 8 k hitch.

[Beau388]

Originally Posted by lmichel

I'm about to permanently relocate from the northeast to the southwest.
I'll be driving my Outlaw 37RB across country to its new home.
I could pay out the nose to get my Gladiator there, but what's your opinion of pulling it 4down with the RV? According to the specs, the truck is 144 lbs over the 5k lb limit. I'm not set up for a toad, but if I knew this was not too much to ask of the RV, I think I would outfit it and the Gladiator so I could do it on occasion.

FWIW; The RV is a 2016 model 37RB with 16k miles. The heaviest load I ever tried was a 800lb motorcycle in the garage and I did that on a regular basis.
Of course I would not do that in combination with the Gladiator, and I would lighten the load everywhere else too. Carry minimal water, cargo, etc..

Opinions?

Before I bought the 4 down towing equipment, I would weight the Jeep. Most trucks weight considerably more than the listed curb weight. My 61 Chevy's curb weight is listed at 2,440 lbs, but is weighs 3,020 with my 170 lbs in it.

[lmichel]

Originally Posted by Beau388

Before I bought the 4 down towing equipment, I would weight the Jeep. Most trucks weight considerably more than the listed curb weight. My 61 Chevy's curb weight is listed at 2,440 lbs, but is weighs 3,020 with my 170 lbs in it.

Ok, this brings up a good point.
I've had my class-A since 2016 and never used a scale at a Love's, etc..
I know that I should probably already know this, but I gotta ask...
How would I do that? Like, what's the etiquette..(or, how do I not look like a total rookie when trying to weigh my RV)?

[Trkyte@msn.com]

Before I would consider a one time tow, go to eTrailer.com and price out what you’ll need. Baseplate, towbar,brake buddy, charge line, lighting kit, cables and possibly a drop receiver. And labor if you can’t do it.
Then call a transport carrier and compare costs.

[Lt Keefer]

Originally Posted by Trkyte@msn.com

Before I would consider a one time tow, go to eTrailer.com and price out what you’ll need. Baseplate, towbar,brake buddy, charge line, lighting kit, cables and possibly a drop receiver. And labor if you can’t do it.
Then call a transport carrier and compare costs.

This is one of the most intelligent posts I have ever seen on this forum.

[lmichel]

Originally Posted by Lt Keefer

This is one of the most intelligent posts I have ever seen on this forum.

I actually did do this before my original post. However, I didn't do it using etrailer pricing, but the RV dealership quote that would do the work.
When using etrailer, the price came to $1647, before labor, discounts, coupons, etc.. compared to the dealer's "all-in" quote of $2450.
Before I even bother with the labor estimate of buying everything from etrailer and finding someone to do the work, a transport wants $3600 !!!
You see where I'm going with this?!

This was a no-brainer before my post and this new data re-confirms that.
Plus, I get the added benefit of having the hardware in case I ever want to move the Gladiator again.

[Trkyte@msn.com]

I can’t believe the first two prices include a ,brake system. Brake systems pricing is 800 to 1200 dollars alone. And at the 5000 lbs you’ll definetly need one.

[rvquest]

Just follow the signs to where the trucks fill up and you should see a huge cat scale sign up in the air near the semi diesel pumps. There will be a designated lane for weighing. Pull up and make sure you are more or less even on the plates with your front axel on one and rear on another. Once situated there will be a call button and someone will respond over the speaker. Tell them you want to be weighed. They will let you know when finished and you can pick the print out up at the register. Costs around $11-12 if I remember correctly. You can find all cat scale locations by looking online. Good luck!

Originally Posted by lmichel

Ok, this brings up a good point.
I've had my class-A since 2016 and never used a scale at a Love's, etc..
I know that I should probably already know this, but I gotta ask...
How would I do that? Like, what's the etiquette..(or, how do I not look like a total rookie when trying to weigh my RV)?

[PictureTheSouth]

Thinking outside the toad box....
Do you have an SO who could just drive the Gladiator? Or a friend who would do it for the meals/adventure on the road, and a cheap flight home?

[bustin]

We use our outlaw to carry set-up and merchandise for craft/art shows and always tow a vehicle. We have weighed at the truck scale and here is one piece of advice: as posted, just pull onto the scales, each axle on a pad, press the intercom button. I am asked for an invoice number - truckers need their invoice number on the scale receipt - so I make up a short number and say "thank you." Pull off, park and go in to cashier and ask for your weigh ticket, giving him or her your invoice number. Simple and safe.
LOL a friend would weigh his trailer each year and report to his wife how many pounds over last year that they were. She would laugh and thin down all the extra stuff.

[Capt.Tom]

Originally Posted by lmichel

I'm about to permanently relocate from the northeast to the southwest.

I'll be driving my Outlaw 37RB across country to its new home.

I could pay out the nose to get my Gladiator there, but what's your opinion of pulling it 4down with the RV? According to the specs, the truck is 144 lbs over the 5k lb limit. I'm not set up for a toad, but if I knew this was not too much to ask of the RV, I think I would outfit it and the Gladiator so I could do it on occasion.



FWIW; The RV is a 2016 model 37RB with 16k miles. The heaviest load I ever tried was a 800lb motorcycle in the garage and I did that on a regular basis.

Of course I would not do that in combination with the Gladiator, and I would lighten the load everywhere else too. Carry minimal water, cargo, etc..



Opinions?

take the spare tire, jack etcetera out of the Gladiator and put it in the class A and then you should be under 5,000 lb. Obviously don't fill up the gas tank. I towed a Ford Expedition that was right around 5000 pounds for years and never had a problem. Now I tow a F150 but I have an 8000 lb hitch.

[EA37TS]

Originally Posted by bustin

We use our outlaw to carry set-up and merchandise for craft/art shows and always tow a vehicle. We have weighed at the truck scale and here is one piece of advice: as posted, just pull onto the scales, each axle on a pad, press the intercom button. I am asked for an invoice number - truckers need their invoice number on the scale receipt - so I make up a short number and say "thank you." Pull off, park and go in to cashier and ask for your weigh ticket, giving him or her your invoice number. Simple and safe.
LOL a friend would weigh his trailer each year and report to his wife how many pounds over last year that they were. She would laugh and thin down all the extra stuff.

Get the CAT Scale app and eliminate all the interaction with the operator.