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1) weigh* the coach, FULLY loaded as when you would be traveling, with fuel, water, stuff, people, everything - including the tow bar. This number should be less than the GVWR(24,000) your coach's chassis is built for.
2) weigh* the vehicle you are going to be towing, WITH the including scooter or vehicle and stuff and fuel, etc.
*if you don't physically WEIGH these units, you'll never really know the answer to your questions, you'll just be guessing : /
3) subtract the weight of the Fully loaded coach from your labeled GVCWR(30,000)... this is the amount you have 'left over' to TOW, under the specs of the coach's chassis capacity.
4) if your fully loaded TOAD is within this number, and not heavier than the hitch itself is rated for(8,000), then you're fine.
caution: if you're considering a lot of 'mountain' driving, the more weight you are towing will impact your capabilities... not that it's undoable, but creeping up the mountains as everyone else passes you might be unnerving for some. Of course, you could always unhook the toad and have someone drive it, worst case scenario. Gas coaches are known for their 'screaming' engines in these situations, which some folks can't handle. Diesels have a lot more bottom end 'torque' for climbing, and the engine is in the rear, of course.
travel, enjoy ! : )
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