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Old 08-13-2019, 08:09 PM   #1
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GCVWR and tow capacity

HELP!!!

I know the standard answer I will get, "Check the data sticker beside driver left leg". Trust me, the needed info is NOT on there.

We have a 1994 Monaco Dynasty, 40' with the 8.3 Cummins. All the data tag says about any weight is GVWR of 29,000, and a front and rear axle weight. It says NOTHING about GCVWR or Tow Capacity.

Does anyone here know what they might be for this coach? I towed 10k cross country without problem, would like to tow 13 - which requires a hitch upgrade. I can do that, but SOOOOOO many other variables come into play. Brakes and frame to be the first of many.

I would really appreciate specific and truly knowledgeable info on this, not guessing games. I'm not in this to hurt or harm anyone in the real world.

Thank you!
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There may be a legal button to push without a sticker but when there are stickers the total is the vehicle + the max tow rating for the hitch. I am assuming you have a sticker or manufactures information to tell you what the tow limits are. Typically most larger rigs are rated to 10,000 lbs.

Many rigs have addition stickers inside cabinet doors, take a look around.
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Was you coach built on the Spartan chassis ( I believe so). There should be a data plate on the chassis/frame like this:
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Hi ! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang!

Have fun and keep her between the ditches!

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Monaco began manufacturing the Roadmaster chassis in the mid 1980's. Most of the early coaches had a max trailer weight of 5000# with some built for 10,000#.
Monaco did not start building coaches with a 15,000# trailer capacity until 2008-9.

I've towed a 10,000# trailer with an early C8.3L mechanical Cummins engine and a 6 speed Alllison MD3060 transmission. I disagree. It was difficult trying to climb any form of a hill and mountain passes were very painful. I had to constantly watch the temperature gauge and pull over to allow the system to cool down.
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