Towing with 2000 Dodge 3500 Great West Classic RV (MaxiVan)
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07/19/15 02:02 PM
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Hi everyone back again looking for opinions,
I found another RV van that I feel is better suited that then the 1985 B250 that was deemed not adequate in my previous post I will sell the 1985 later.
This is a B van motorhome conversion that I am looking at to use to pull my open trailer, single axle brakes (could upgrade to 2 axle brakes) with 3000lb race car to the track for the week end and have some creature comforts. It has 360 motor, 4 speed OD trans, 4:10 rear gears, Firestone rear air ride with on board comperssor, has electric trailer brake, 70,000 miles.
Will this be a safe towing rig? Does anyone have real life experiences in this type of combination area? Thanks John
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Re: Towing with 2000 Dodge 3500 Great West Classic RV (MaxiVan)
[Re: johndart]
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07/19/15 02:22 PM
07/19/15 02:22 PM
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Hi everyone back again looking for opinions,
I found another RV van that I feel is better suited that then the 1985 B250 that was deemed not adequate in my previous post I will sell the 1985 later.
This is a B van motorhome conversion that I am looking at to use to pull my open trailer, single axle brakes (could upgrade to 2 axle brakes) with 3000lb race car to the track for the week end and have some creature comforts. It has 360 motor, 4 speed OD trans, 4:10 rear gears, Firestone rear air ride with on board comperssor, has electric trailer brake, 70,000 miles.
Will this be a safe towing rig? Does anyone have real life experiences in this type of combination area? Thanks John The only thing I can suggest is to make sure there is sufficient frame to the rear for a good strong trailer hitch. And check the rear structure for damage if it has been used to trailer in the past. I think typically they don't have much back there frame wise?
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Re: Towing with 2000 Dodge 3500 Great West Classic RV (MaxiVan)
[Re: johndart]
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07/20/15 03:22 PM
07/20/15 03:22 PM
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Those gears aren't steep enough when you're towing. The OD transmission will drop them back down to an effective ratio similar to the last one you looked at.
We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon
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Re: Towing with 2000 Dodge 3500 Great West Classic RV (MaxiVan)
[Re: ahy]
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07/20/15 09:36 PM
07/20/15 09:36 PM
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You should be fine with that 1 ton. Don't forget E rated tires!
The little old lady from Pasadena is back!
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