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We will provide a towing equipped vehicle for your enjoyment that you can tow behind the motor home/caravan/camper you have rented from us. |
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If you expect to pull a vehicle with your motor home, please use these guidelines when choosing a hitch and trailer:
Hitch classification: Class 11. Do not use a load equalizing hitch. It could cause structural damage to the frame members.
Limit the tongue weight of trailer or towing device to a maximum of 250 pounds. Heavier tongue weights can damage your motor home rear frame and body, cause unstable driving and handling characteristics, and will restrict your rights under the Owner care warranty.
Do not tow a vehicle weighing more than 3500 pounds, or which would result in exceeding the GCWR recommended by the chassis manufacturer. Heavier vehicles can cause braking problems, damage the hitch, the motor home structure or drive train, cause unstable driving or handling characteristics, and/or restrict your rights under warranty. Changing the trailer hitch will not increase the tow capacity of the motor home even if the chassis is rated at a higher level.
The Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is listed on the wardrobe door tag. The GCWR is the maximum allowable weight of both the loaded motor home and towed vehicle. Exceeding the GCWR will cause damage to your motor home drive train or chassis, unstable driving and handling characteristics, and will reduce your warranty protection.
The only safe and approved towing methods are either an under reach wheel lift device, as installed on a minimum 3-ton tow truck chassis, or a flat bed trailer. Most tow truck operators willing and able to tow motor homes will be familiar with these devices. Be prepared to give the tow truck operator at least the following information when you call:
- Length and height of motor home
- Chassis manufacturer
- Gross vehicle weight rating
CAUTION
Do not tow the motor home from the rear. Towing from the rear will cause serious overloading of the front tires and suspension, possibly resulting in tire or front suspension failure. The rear frame extensions are not designed to withstand the load imposed by lifting from the rear.
The vehicle must be towed from the front, either on the rear wheels (if operational) or on a heavy duty dolly, or transported on a flat bed trailer. Consult your chassis operator's manual.
To prepare your motor home for towing:
- Secure any loose or protruding parts of the disabled vehicle.
- Secure any heavy, loose items in the interior.
- Turn off LP gas appliances and the LP gas tank valve.
- Do not allow any person to ride in the towed vehicle.
Attaching Accessories to your Caravan / RV
Structural members are located specifically to mount and attach factory-installed components and accessories, and may not be located to support after-market accessories not specifically designed for use on or in your motor home.
Please consult with your dealer before attempting to install or mount accessories on the sidewalls of your motor home. Holes drilled in the sidewall may cause damage, and may affect portions of your warranty coverage.
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