Amici,
Here is the answer to everyones towing questions.
http://shadowhawkvehicles.com/company/products
Think we can get a group discount?
Todd Redmond
TR3A
----- Original Message -----
From: Norlin Engineering
Date: Sunday, January 31, 2010 11:43 am
Subject: Re: [Fot] How much do you think a GT6 could tow?
To: N197TR4@cs.com, cartravel@pobox.com, macdonaldp@rogers.com
Cc: fot@autox.team.net
> 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
> slightesthill.
>
> Jim Norlin
>
> ____________________________________________
>
>
> 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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