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Towing Capacity for older coaches

November 19, 2013, 03:34:01 pm

Where would I be able to find information on towing capacities for the older 80's vintage coaches?  My searches generally tend to bring me here or Barry Brideau's site, but I haven't been able find anything definitive from either at this point.  Of course, it's possible that I missed the info entirely.  Is the best option to contact Foretravel directly at this point?

Thanks!
Devin

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Re: Towing Capacity for older coaches

Reply #1 – November 19, 2013, 08:47:51 pm

Devin,
The oshkosh chassis that carries the older FTX coaches and the some Grandvilla coaches are as follows. The V-715 6-lug wheel has a 5K rating the V-917 10-lug is a 10K rating. Now I have the V-715 under my coach and an 8.2 detroit powering it. I pulled a custom built triple axle trailer designed for hauling equipment. (I was in the equipment business when I bought the coach.) I attended many auctions around the south and central states. I used my coach as my office and I hate motels. The trailer empty weighed 5000lbs and many times I had 10,000 lbs or more on it. I of course did have brakes and never had a single issue. The largest load I had was a small dozer for a total towing weight of 19,000 lbs. I would not advise this of course but just a testament to the quality of the coach and chassis. This haul was only across the state of TN with no major hills to deal with and a cruise speed of 60mph
Remember; all towed equipment above 2k lbs must have brakes according to most laws

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Re: Towing Capacity for older coaches

Reply #2 – November 19, 2013, 09:16:45 pm

That's great info, James.  Thank you.

My truck is set up to be flat-towed and I was curious if the chassis was rated to pull something that heavy (it's a 1500HD crew cab).  I'm guessing I won't be making any record ascents up the passes in Colorado with my truck in tow, but the knowledge that the chassis can handle it if I take my time saves me the headache of dealing with local transport once I get to my destination.

I've already got an M&G brake set-up in the truck, so I'll have to have the coach side air lines set up and I should be good to go.

Thanks,
Devin

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