Quartz61 Report post Posted June 28, 2023 Looking at buying class a motorhome. Tow capacity is 5000lb. Have a jeep with gvwr of 5800lb i plan to flat tow. Can this be done? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted June 28, 2023 Can this be done, yes but should it be done, no! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted June 28, 2023 10 hours ago, Quartz61 said: Looking at buying class a motorhome. Tow capacity is 5000lb. Have a jeep with gvwr of 5800lb i plan to flat tow. Can this be done? What class A motorhome? Many of the gas coaches have extended frames. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moonwink Report post Posted June 28, 2023 2 hours ago, elkhartjim said: Can this be done, yes but should it be done, no! I'm with elkhartjim on this. You can do just about anything but good sense should tell you that if the manufacturer has rated the vehicle as being capable of towing only 5000 lbs, it would be safest if you towed less than that amount. I don't like taking chances like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted July 3, 2023 On 6/28/2023 at 9:57 AM, wildebill308 said: What class A motorhome? Many of the gas coaches have extended frames. Bill I agree. Most gas MH's have an extended frame behind the rear axle. That's how different length coaches can be on the same wheelbase. While the hitch proper can probably stand up to the extra 800-1,000#, can the frame extension??? That is not something I'd be willing to bet my family's safety on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f430040 Report post Posted July 13, 2023 What part of, “The tow capacity is 5,000 pounds.” do you not understand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted July 13, 2023 Quartz61, Just curious what is the scale weight of that Jeep? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
