Finally Freedom to Travel - Advise Appriciated

[Maka]

Good Day to everyone! I finally reached retirement age, and plan to live in a Motorhome and drive around. One of my first questions is.... If I buy a class c motorhome... Do I have to "upgrade" the engine power and drivetrain to handle pulling a travel trailer behind it? I know for my regular pickup truck (F450 diesel) its about $20K to remove and rebuild the engine, so I assume for a motorhome would probably be similar if not more??? So buying a higher mileage vehicle with a "lower" price might be of interest and replace the engine with something with the proper power? Or is it better to just buy a "better" vehicle and not be bothered with all the work that will entail? I appreciate everyones advice/opinion about the "best" way to pull an RV behind a motorhome.
Thanks, Maka

 

[Rosy]

Good Day to everyone! I finally reached retirement age, and plan to live in a Motorhome and drive around. One of my first questions is.... If I buy a class c motorhome... Do I have to "upgrade" the engine power and drivetrain to handle pulling a travel trailer behind it? I know for my regular pickup truck (F450 diesel) its about $20K to remove and rebuild the engine, so I assume for a motorhome would probably be similar if not more??? So buying a higher mileage vehicle with a "lower" price might be of interest and replace the engine with something with the proper power? Or is it better to just buy a "better" vehicle and not be bothered with all the work that will entail? I appreciate everyones advice/opinion about the "best" way to pull an RV behind a motorhome.
Thanks, Maka

I doubt the engine will be your limiting factor. Look very carefully at the frame and brakes before you start thinking about power.

GVWR of the motorhome vs it's unloaded weight and the tongue weight of your trainer.

GCWR and the GVWR of the motorhome and trailer together.

Given the utility trailers some guys tow, it may be possible with a small enough trailer. But then you find yourself without a car for any day trips or other running around you want to do.