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Flat towing behind a '93 U225, how much weight can I tow?

Simple question that is going to open a LOT of debate.

What is the MAXIMUM weight I can FLAT TOW with my '93 U225?

 Currently pulling #3900 on a dolly.  Really want to go to a Blue Ox or such.

Moby

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'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Flat towing behind a '93 U225, how much weight can I tow?

Reply #1 –
I know from previous Forum discussions, and my own research into the actual towing capacity of our U280, that factory documentation of tow rating for the early 1990's model coaches is hard to find.  Most owners, like me, end up playing a guessing game (or a game of "Chicken").

Weights. Towing vs GVWR.

Foretravel Vehicle Weight

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Flat towing behind a '93 U225, how much weight can I tow?

Reply #2 –
Yup, best to look at your previous discussion on this: Weights. Towing vs GVWR.

Also remember, the U225 does not have any form of "secondary braking" (no exhaust brake, no engine compression brake, no transmission retarder).  So whatever is being towed, it MUST have its own auxiliary braking system.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Flat towing behind a '93 U225, how much weight can I tow?

Reply #3 –
I believe that as long as you do not exceed 350 lbs. tongue weight, and the unit/vehicle you are towing has a supplemental braking system, you can tow up to 10,000 lbs.
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Gerry & Brenda
CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FL
1994 Grand Villa - # 4466
U300 Unihome - 6V92 Detroit
4 speed Allison - Jake Brake
 

Re: Flat towing behind a '93 U225, how much weight can I tow?

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Gerry Vicha –
I believe that as long as you do not exceed 350 lbs. tongue weight, and the unit/vehicle you are towing has a supplemental braking system, you can tow up to 10,000 lbs.

NO, that is clearly not the case for the U225 with its 230 HP Cummins B engine and 4 speed mechanical transmission.  Very different from the Foretravels with much larger drivetrains.

Moby's other thread referred to above (link) gives him the answers, as the GCWR is substantially lower than for larger Foretravels.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020