My motorhome (along with most current gasoline engined motorhomes) is only
rated to tow 5,000 lbs. After looking everything over, I think that's based
strictly on the length of the rear overhang and the relatively Mickey Mouse
way the hitch is attached. I've got a friend that races a Shelby GT350 with
the same MH as I've got. His trailer weighs close to 9,000 lb loaded and
he's had no issues whatsoever with towing. I feel totally comfortable even
though my loaded trailer is aroond 1000 lbs or so over the tow rating. I do
keep the speeds down and I drop the rig out of overdrive at the slightest
hill.
Jim Norlin
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Low tech answer: Generally speaking the final product weight limits are
established by the weakest component rating installed from the supplier.
Tire ratings
axle ratings
transmission ratings
spring ratings
The motorhome industry plays some silly games with these ratings, but I
think most everyone else is pretty conservative.
Joe A
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