dm3497@aol.com Report post Posted February 6, 2010 Bought new Class C Fleetwood Icon. Mfr Rated to tow 3000 LB. Want to tow New Honda CRV-EX ( approx' 3050 Lb.) To be equipped with "Brake" system. Any problem here (IF) RV is not overloaded per mfr specs? Appreciate any relevant comments/suggestions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbutler Report post Posted February 6, 2010 If the Fleetwood is rated to tow a 3000 pound vehicle then that means that some component of the system is only capable of supporting that weight. This rating is most likely rated on a repeated stress basis, not just a single event. The component could be the hitch but it could be another component, frame, engine, drive train, brakes. Brakes would not necessarily help with the stress on a specific component. You should have the Honda weighed to determine its exact weight. If you are going to load the trunk, the back seat, or use a car top carrier, or put bicycles on the back, you should have them on when you weigh. Weigh with a full fuel tank. If you fully load it and it comes in under 3000 pounds you are OK. If not, your insurance company (they will have the specs on the Fleetwood) would likely use the overage in weight to deny any claim in the event of an accident. In court, that 50 pounds you mention could cost you the value of the Honda. If an accident causes additional damage to other property, you could be liable for that as well. Basically if you exceed that rating, you are on your own. How rich are you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garykd Report post Posted February 6, 2010 Hi dm3497, Welcome to the FMCA forum. If you are close to the weight rating consider not towing the vehicle. Overtime, everything seems to gain weight. Even if you are a little under the rating today, a few years down the road, I can almost guarantee you will use the car as an attic. This will ad weight and you'll be over the weight rating. It happens to all of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
