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Old 02-20-2017, 12:57 PM   #7
Joe-FL
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 37GT
State: Florida
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Originally Posted by Chance View Post
GCWR according to specs is 22,000 pounds, so if your 30FE isn't too heavy or loaded down, you may be able to tow on light trailer without exceeding GCWR. However, if you go the trailer route I think you'll probably run into tongue weight limitations. Your Durango on a trailer would likely be in the 7,500-pound range, if not heavier, which may result in too much tongue weight. Many of the 8,000-pound hitch receivers I've seen were limited to 500 pounds of tongue weight.

Just one more thing to check. In any case, using a trailer for such a heavy toad will be pushing limits.

First thing I'd do is weigh the motorhome as well as the Durango (separately).
There are positives and negatives to towing a trailer. You can get all aluminum tandem axle trailers for hauling single vehicles but they are expensive. Benefit with them is that they won't rust and they are light weight.

It is a good suggestion to weigh your MH when it is loaded for travel/camping. However, IMHO it would be a waste of time to scale the toad because the owner's manual will give you an accurate number.

As far as tongue weight on a trailer. On most trailers this will depend on how you load your toad onto the trailer. You can load it further forward and add tongue weight or keep it further back to decrease tongue weight.

A lot to consider when deciding which towing method to use and what toad to stay with. IMHO there is no perfect option. We are currently only towing a Harley Trike on an aluminum trailer, but that option would not fit everyones needs. Good luck with your research and decision.
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