Dave40 Report post Posted December 24, 2019 New member here. Am considering purchase of 2018 Ford CMax Hybrid as dinghy behind a class C diesel. Do any members have experience they wish to share with respect to this vehicle. Any problems experienced? Alternative is a 2014 Honda CRV LX. Oddly, price is same. Any recommendations? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted December 24, 2019 Dave40, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. What Class C diesel do you have? If an MB-based chassis, the CMax may exceed its GCWR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted December 24, 2019 Here’s a post on this car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Dave40 Report post Posted December 24, 2019 2 hours ago, wolfe10 said: Dave40, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. What Class C diesel do you have? If an MB-based chassis, the CMax may exceed its GCWR. Wolfe10, Thanks for input. I am in market for Winnebago View 2016 or 2017. Mercedes Benz diesel. Sprinter chassis. Rated for 5000 lbs TOAD, is it not? The CMax vehicle curb weight is 3,550 lbs I believe, so within the rating. Am new to motor homes, so let me know if I am missing something... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted December 24, 2019 IMPORTANT NUMBERS: Trailer hitch rating GCWR: Compared with actual coach weight plus actual toad weight. Many Class C's on MB chassis are at or over GVWR. Certainly with a smaller diesel power Class C, WEIGHT is an important factor. Less important if in the eastern half of the country. VERY important if a lot of mountain grades are in your future! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted December 24, 2019 Brett. Sorry, but I can think of a dozen + States in the Eastern half of the country, that has long & short grades, that's a problem in my Jeep! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
