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09-25-2019, 01:38 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 27.7
State: Ontario
Posts: 3
THOR #13204
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Towing with Axis
I’m currently towing a 28ft ATC aluminum car hauler, total weight 8000lbs fully loaded,
Axle weights are maxed out, slightly over on rear, under on front.
I have done all the recommended handling mods (steering dampener, track bar, stabilizer bars, sumos on front only, high caster angle)
I have done a minor reinforcement where the hitch attaches to the frame.
I’m using a Curt weight distributing hitch/sway control system.
The rv drives well with this set-up, I can cruise at 95-100 KPH, one hand on the wheel, Fuel mileage is about 7+ mpg....
I have not seen anyone towing the maximum weight on this forum yet, I just thought I would post my experience with it.
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09-25-2019, 02:09 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Welcome to the Forum, and i'm glad that your setup is working so well for you!
Speaking personally: I like to stay away from the "edges of the design parameters"; but i can't fault anyone for using what they bought and paid for.
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-25-2019, 03:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: challenger 37FH
State: Delaware
Posts: 696
THOR #13399
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Sounds like it's working for you,I thought you weren't supposed to use a load equalizer on a motorhome though,don't remember where I heard it .
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09-25-2019, 04:33 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.2
State: New York
Posts: 48
THOR #15036
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Daver
I’m currently towing a 28ft ATC aluminum car hauler, total weight 8000lbs fully loaded,
Axle weights are maxed out, slightly over on rear, under on front.
I have done all the recommended handling mods (steering dampener, track bar, stabilizer bars, sumos on front only, high caster angle)
I have done a minor reinforcement where the hitch attaches to the frame.
I’m using a Curt weight distributing hitch/sway control system.
The rv drives well with this set-up, I can cruise at 95-100 KPH, one hand on the wheel, Fuel mileage is about 7+ mpg....
I have not seen anyone towing the maximum weight on this forum yet, I just thought I would post my experience with it.
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Which Axis? I've got a 25.2 towing a 24 Intech all aluminum car trailer.7500 lbs total weight of trailer. I've done the track bar,front and rear sway bars and of course max amount of caster.Did the reinforcement of frame to tow and use a Curt weight distributing hitch too.My fuel mileage is 8.5 to 9mpg towing at 60 to 65 mph.Only have a slight push when tractor trailer that I can't correct yet.
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09-25-2019, 04:33 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,379
THOR #7035
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Why would a motorhome be any different than any other vehicle? Especially when anti-sway is built into the WDH setup.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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09-25-2019, 04:41 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2018 24.1 AXISSIXxSIX
State: Arizona
Posts: 6,928
THOR #13932
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Glenn Briglio
Which Axis?
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Go to your profile page and enter whichever Thor you own.
His is in his profile so that all questions or answer can be correctly interpreted.
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09-25-2019, 05:06 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 892
THOR #5313
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I tow an 18" open steel/wood deck trailer with Camaro drag car. Is 5200 to 5500 lbs. Keeping the tongue weight at 500 lbs has been a challenge. Everything else I have towed with handles better with more tongue wt. The 24.1 e450 Vegas is the exception. Unit actually handles better with trailer attached. All I have done is set tire pressure and add reflex damper. Minor push from semis, more minor with trailer. Max GCVW we have run down road is 19k, 3000lbs under rating. Performance is good, merging and passing is no issue. MPG stays 9 to 11 regardless of trailer or not.
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10-15-2019, 09:37 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 247
THOR #11784
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Daver
I’m currently towing a 28ft ATC aluminum car hauler, total weight 8000lbs fully loaded,
Axle weights are maxed out, slightly over on rear, under on front.
I have done all the recommended handling mods (steering dampener, track bar, stabilizer bars, sumos on front only, high caster angle)
I have done a minor reinforcement where the hitch attaches to the frame.
I’m using a Curt weight distributing hitch/sway control system.
The rv drives well with this set-up, I can cruise at 95-100 KPH, one hand on the wheel, Fuel mileage is about 7+ mpg....
I have not seen anyone towing the maximum weight on this forum yet, I just thought I would post my experience with it.
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I'm getting ready to tow a 20 foot trailer with a weight of 6,000 pounds. I'm wondering how's your power up the hills and/or mountains.
Thanks.
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10-15-2019, 11:06 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34R
State: British Columbia
Posts: 26
THOR #16278
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I have a Hurricane 34R towing an 18 foot cargo trailer loaded to about 7-7500lbs. I tow up and down some of the steepest grades(seen hwy to hell?). Up the snow shed hill on the Coquilhalla I slow to 35mph but its way better than my fleetwood class a
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10-27-2019, 02:03 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 27.7
State: Ontario
Posts: 3
THOR #13204
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I'm not having any power issues really, and considering the overall weight, I'd say the performance is very good.
Sure, some hills are slow, but I have passed some 18 wheelers at times.
I do try to keep my speed between 90-100kmph on the highway.
I also have a tpms that shows all 6 tires pressure/temperature continuously, so I can keep tabs on the tires because they are running at their maximum weight rating.
I am planning for a similar tpms for the trailer as well, just for my own peace of mind, as the trailer is actually 2000lbs under it's weight rating.
so far, so good...
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Daver
2019 Axis 27.7
2018 ATC Quest 28ft all aluminum car hauler
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10-27-2019, 02:22 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.5
State: Arizona
Posts: 165
THOR #14921
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wrapped
Sounds like it's working for you,I thought you weren't supposed to use a load equalizer on a motorhome though,don't remember where I heard it .
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Probably because the frames on most class C and many class A motorhomes have had extensions bolted/welded to them. The concern may be that putting additional torsional load on the chassis may cause a failure.
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That said —
I just tow a 6k vehicle 4-down, but before I did I checked the bolts on my hitch. It is a Thor after all.. out of the 6 bolts (they used carriage bolts) I found 2 missing and of the remaining 4 only 1 was tight. Also the frame brackets were tack welded to the frame, but one side was welded about 7/16” higher than the other. This meant that the hitch was not level to the ground when the chassis was. I fabricated an appropriate steel spacer and replaced all fasteners with quality grade-8 bolts.
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Regards - Randy
2017 Thor Vegas 25.5
Randy’s Rod Shop & Fabrication
Midlothian, TX / Gold Canyon, AZ
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10-27-2019, 06:59 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.5
State: Arizona
Posts: 165
THOR #14921
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These are the Carriage Bolts Thor used on my hitch and the ones I replaced them with..
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Also, you can see how much lower the hitch is on the left side. They had also put the rear bumper on higher on the right side to make it “look” good....
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Regards - Randy
2017 Thor Vegas 25.5
Randy’s Rod Shop & Fabrication
Midlothian, TX / Gold Canyon, AZ
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