Do I Need A Class IV Receiver Hitch For My 2014 Forest River Forester With Ford E450 Chassis
Question:
Just for clarification - the GCWR of my motorhome is 22000, and the GVWR is 14500, which leaves 7500. If the motorhome weighs less than 14500, let’s say 13500, would that then allow for 8500 towing capacity, or does it not work like that?
asked by: Flint A
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Expert Reply:
No you do not, provided you never flat tow a vehicle that is heavier than your motorhome's maximum gross trailer weight. Your Ford E450 chassis has the same weight limit has your hitch receiver, so it does not make a difference if you get a hitch receiver with a greater weight limit. The chassis will still limit how much weight you can flat tow.
expert reply by:
Mark Smith
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
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- 1000 lbs TW
- 10000 lbs GTW
- 12000 lbs WD GTW
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Flint A.
9/3/2021
Just for clarification - the GCWR of my motorhome is 22000, and the GVWR is 14500, which leaves 7500. If the motorhome weighs less than 14500, let’s say 13500, would that then allow for 8500 towing capacity, or does it not work like that?