Tow behind suggestions

[bb69]

So after having my class A motorhome for a couple months, wife and I are looking at what vehicle we can pull with it.

I have gotten numerous answers online and they kind of vary widely.

My rig is a 2001 Bounder 31W on a Ford chassis and engine (6.8 L). GVWR is 20,500 and GCWR is 25,500. I would like to flat-tow it if at all possible.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a reliable, used vehicle that I can flat tow with?

I have heard that I need something that is a manual trans so I don't screw up the transmission...

Any help would be greatly appreciated. TY

 

[BGMAC]

I have the Ford F53 chassis as well with the Titan V10. I flat towed a 2door Jeep Safari for a while. Towed great took it from Tn to Ak with no problems. I now have a 2024 Chevy Colorado 4x4. It tows great as well.

 

[Chivobones]

So after having my class A motorhome for a couple months, wife and I are looking at what vehicle we can pull with it.

I have gotten numerous answers online and they kind of vary widely.

My rig is a 2001 Bounder 31W on a Ford chassis and engine (6.8 L). GVWR is 20,500 and GCWR is 25,500. I would like to flat-tow it if at all possible.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a reliable, used vehicle that I can flat tow with?

I have heard that I need something that is a manual trans so I don't screw up the transmission...

Any help would be greatly appreciated. TY

Hello and welcome. I own a 2020 HR Admiral 32S (F-53). I say get a Wrangler if you need a 2 door, 4 doors could be a Wrangler and an (up to '19) Explorer. See what eTrailer shows for tow bars. I am leaning for the Explorer, since I need the seating.

 

[BGMAC]

Hello and welcome. I own a 2020 HR Admiral 32S (F-53). I say get a Wrangler if you need a 2 door, 4 doors could be a Wrangler and an (up to '19) Explorer. See what eTrailer shows for tow bars. I am leaning for the Explorer, since I need the seating.

Just remember F53 chassis towing capacity. I’m close with my Colorado at 4500lbs. My max is 5000lbs for my mh.

F-53 Chassis Weight Ratings & Limits

• • 16,000 lb GVWR Chassis: Features a 23,000 lb GCWR, allowing a maximum trailer/towing capacity of up to 7,000 lbs (when the RV is not fully maxed out to its GVWR). [1, 2, 3, 4]
  • 18,000 lb GVWR Chassis: Features a 23,000 lb GCWR, providing a standard towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. [1]
  • 20,500 lb / 22,000 lb GVWR Chassis: Features a 26,000 lb GCWR, typically limited to a 4,000 lb to 5,000 lb towing capacity depending on how heavily loaded the coach is. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  • 24,000 lb / 26,000 lb GVWR Chassis: Features a 30,000 lb GCWR, allowing a towing capacity around 4,000 lbs to 6,000 lbs depending on the actual scale weight of the motorhome body built on top. [1, 2, 3]

 

[Chivobones]

Just remember F53 chassis towing capacity. I’m close with my Colorado at 4500lbs. My max is 5000lbs for my mh.

F-53 Chassis Weight Ratings & Limits

• • 16,000 lb GVWR Chassis: Features a 23,000 lb GCWR, allowing a maximum trailer/towing capacity of up to 7,000 lbs (when the RV is not fully maxed out to its GVWR). [1, 2, 3, 4]
  • 18,000 lb GVWR Chassis: Features a 23,000 lb GCWR, providing a standard towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. [1]
  • 20,500 lb / 22,000 lb GVWR Chassis: Features a 26,000 lb GCWR, typically limited to a 4,000 lb to 5,000 lb towing capacity depending on how heavily loaded the coach is. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  • 24,000 lb / 26,000 lb GVWR Chassis: Features a 30,000 lb GCWR, allowing a towing capacity around 4,000 lbs to 6,000 lbs depending on the actual scale weight of the motorhome body built on top. [1, 2, 3]

Good info. This is what my sticker shows.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

So after having my class A motorhome for a couple months, wife and I are looking at what vehicle we can pull with it.

I have gotten numerous answers online and they kind of vary widely.

My rig is a 2001 Bounder 31W on a Ford chassis and engine (6.8 L). GVWR is 20,500 and GCWR is 25,500. I would like to flat-tow it if at all possible.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a reliable, used vehicle that I can flat tow with?

I have heard that I need something that is a manual trans so I don't screw up the transmission...

Any help would be greatly appreciated. TY

You can tow a Jeep with an automatic trans. We have towed four so far and three were auto. A CJ (standard trans and my fav), an XJ, a TJ (second fav) and now a JK. All were two doors. I think you will find Jeeps to be the most popular 'cause they are very simple to tow. They are, however, not the most comfortable and don't fit everyone's needs. This link might help you out.

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