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Originally Posted by Hokie-Dave
The GCVW is the Combined weight of both the motorhome as well as the vehicle being is towed. Obviously other factors play into the amount a vehicle can tow, like the hitch rating, rear gears, Torque the motor puts out, etc... There is a 3,500 pound difference in ratings between the E350 and 450 as well as a 2,000 pound difference in the GVW alone, which can make a difference especially the way some of the motorhomes are built so close to the GVW from the factory which is dangerous.
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My mistake. I didn’t break out the calculator and just assumed the only difference was their carrying capacities causing the differences in weight ratings.
Next time I’m at the dealer, I’m going slide under an E-450 and see what gearing the tag shows. I don’t know of anything else allowing more tow capacity.
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