Levitonian
Mountaintop, PA
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My wife and I are considering a class C motorhome and we solicit the following:
1. What can an average 30 foot 2005 E450 expect in gas mileage, alone and while towing a small vehicle?
2. If we are looking at vehicles, what are some of the best that would lend themselves to being towed by a class C without being damaged, going cross country? (small vehicles)
thanks for the input ! !
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ronfisherman
SE Michigan
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Expect to loose about 1 MPG while towing.
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n5tc
Salado, Texas
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I have had good luck with Saturn products. If you can get access to the FMCA magazine, they have an annual issue that will tell you which cars are towable.
I average a little less than 1 mpg loss towing.
Tom and Judith and Yappy Schnauzer Sable
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trop-a-cal
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Stay under 3000 LBS or you will need about $1,650 worth of brakes and breakway cable as require by state laws.
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clydedoerr
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I tow a 2005 Honda CRV that can be towed 4 down. Probably only 1/2 mile per gallon difference between towing and not. Also tow a 2000 Honda Accord with no problems. Have towed both with and without a dolly. Each has its advantages and disadvantes, but I prefer 4 down. Make sure you check the owners manual because all cars are not towable.
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paulin
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We have had really good luck with Saturns as toads. We loose about 1 mpg while towing.
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map40
MI
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trop-a-cal wrote:Stay under 3000 LBS or you will need about $1,650 worth of brakes and breakway cable as require by state laws.
Not quite. The Ford chassis requires supplemental brakes on anything over #1000.
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map40
MI
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I have had a lot of different vehicles (Dodge Neon, Minivan, F150). The best, by far, are the jeeps. The one I like the most in particular are the Wranglers.
I did my setup with a little over $500, including braking system and towbar.
When I had a 2 door Wrangler TJ (2006), I could not even feel it. I had to put a backup camera to verify I still had it there.
Now I have a 4 Door Wrangler Unlimited. A little heavier, but still a breeze to tow.
I think they are so good because they where designed to be towed. No extra stress in the front end, problems with the tires, nothing.
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RetiredbutWorking
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map40 wrote:trop-a-cal wrote:Stay under 3000 LBS or you will need about $1,650 worth of brakes and breakway cable as require by state laws.
Not quite. The Ford chassis requires supplemental brakes on anything over #1000.
Not according to my owners manual. I have had good luck towing the following manufacturers; Isuzu, Chrysler, Ford, Chevrolet. What realy matters is if the manufacturer has certified the vehicle for recreational towing. This can be found in the owners manual of the vehicle you would like to tow. Good luck with your search.
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DoradoEr
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I didnt tow last year on our 5K mile crosscountry trip and averaged 8.2 MPG, tried to maintain 70MPH. This year, I towed my 4-Door Wrangler Unlimited on our 4K mile crosscountry trip and averaged 7.9 MPG, tried to maintain 65MPH.
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Me, Wife & 4 Kids
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