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Old 01-26-2019, 05:37 AM   #1
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Question Downsizing??

We currently have a 2017 Fleetwood Discovery 38K with about 10000 miles on it.
We really don't need the 40' and am considering a smaller RV.
Actually used is prefered but can do new if necessary.
What makes/models out there would be in the 32 ~ 35' range but still be able to safely tow our 2016 F-150 that weighs about 6500#?
Diesel or gas is OK but it must meet the tow rating for the F-150.
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Old 01-26-2019, 05:44 AM   #2
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Look at the Tiffin RED33. It come is at just under 35ft. and has a 360HP Cummings.
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To pull that weight probably a super c maybe Freightliner chassis.
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Old 01-26-2019, 06:29 AM   #4
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I don't think that most, if any, gas coaches will be rated for that much tow weight. Check carefully tow ratings of smaller DP also. Several years ago when I was researching smaller, read that affordable, DP I looked up the Tiffin Breeze. I also wanted to mount a motorcycle lift on the back for a full size early touring bike. I called Tiffin for some info and ended up talking to Bob who told me no way with the Breeze and I need the bigger like the Bus or Phaeton. Tow rating was 3500# as I recall also. I ended up with the one in my sig line.
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We considered the RED a few years ago but the tow rating was only 5K. That may have changed now.
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The new Reds have Allison 3000 transmission and now have a 10,000 lb tow capability. Not sure what year that changed.
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