sambo
02-22-2002, 07:52 PM
can you guys advise me on towing a l900 pro v with a 21' motorhome? It has a 400cc eng/auto. How about backing down a ramp?
Sambo, I'm not sure what your asking, but I can tell you it's definitely possible and ok, however it's not alot of fun.
I have a 26' with a 350 chevy that pully my 1850 tyee very good down the road and has absolutely no problem docking in most cases. However, you have to remember that most of the stuff inside the camper is not in a position to be at a 60 degree angle for very long. The biggest problem that I've faced is that it really stinks to have to unhook everything to dock, then hook everthing back up to get the fridge back on electricity including the AC and everthing else. It's more of a pain in the butt then anything.
I'm selling my 26' for this reason only and gonna switch to a fifth wheel as the operation is considerably easier.
Also, be very carefull on the docks that are steeper or longer incline then the avg. - I can't speak to these situations as I've always refused to face them.
Best of luck.
Travis J.
Travis,
As I pointed out in my other post - on those long and or steep, and or curvy ramps, I unhook my boat, and reconnect it to the hitch on the front of the camper.
Then launching and loading the rig is a snap.
I do have to 2nd your comment - on the concern about the level of the ramp - and the stuff that can slide around on the inside of the camper.
That is why, my wife and I have learned to pack light, travel light, and keep everything tied down. We use the camper all the time for weekend runs, and to launch and load the boat. However, if we are going for a week - we generally only have to launch and load once at the beginning and end of the week before and after we connect or disconnect from the camping facilities. So, in general, we have found the camper very useful, and suit our life style very well.
Several of our friends do have 5th wheels. They also live in states, which allow double rigs. Thus, they hook up the 5th wheel, then hook the boat to the back of the 5th wheel.
They get to where they are going, drop off the boat - drop off the camper and hook up the facilities, then go and launch the boat. The room of a 5th wheel is great, and with no running gear - purchase, and maintenance costs many times less than that of a motor home.
Take care
REW
Larry L
02-22-2002, 11:17 PM
I tow my old Starcraft with an equaly old Dodge 21" motorhome. I just don't get in a hurry. A hitch on the front end is the best way to go for launching and loading. I don't try it at unimproved ramps as a rule though. I like to keep the motor home wheels on something fairly solid. I had a a bracket for the ball welded on where the frame attaches to the bumper. It is not centered on the bumper and I don't belive that it needs to be as you won't be going very far hooked up this way.