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Flat towing max weight for 1989 GV ORED 250 CAT

I have been toying with flat towing my 2000 Ford F-350 4x4 Super Duty Diesel behind our GV 3600 250 Cat. I really think I may be biting off more than Ole Furry can chew. The dually is pretty heavy, but, In an emergency situation, believe it or not, I pulled it home on a tow dolly behind my 09 Lincoln MKX 3,5 v-6 on the interstate at 55 to 60 mph. The Lincoln was a little short on braking capacity, but....... Whatcha all think? I see mentioned that there are some out there pulling comparable SD's, so, ?
1989 Grand Villa 3600  Our "Furevertravel",  "Ole Furry" for short.....
Cat 3208T  250 HP
Allison MT-643
36SBIORED
Motorcade Number  18541
Build # 3388
2014 Ford F-150 flat towed (My Bride wants "her" MKX in the garage)
Big John, my Bride Miss Mary Lou, and Buddy, Robbi, Gizzy, and Mack ( our furry kids)

Re: Flat towing max weight for 1989 GV ORED 250 CAT

Reply #1 –
There is some previous discussion on the forum if you search on Oshkosh towing or Oshkosh GCWR.  Here is one post regarding a 300 Cat-equipped '89  Toads

and some other info Advice for future Foretravel Owner needed

You may need to contact Foretravel to get the GCWR and hitch rating for your coach.  Either can be a gating factor.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Flat towing max weight for 1989 GV ORED 250 CAT

Reply #2 –
Sure it will pull it. It only weighs at least 7800 lbs with some variations going up near 10k. You will be overweight, you possible could be stopped and requested to drive both separately, but if your ever in a accident and someone as smart as the insurance company finds out you were operating beyond your GCWR they may cry that you were operating illegally and be open to being sued personally for damages. I'm not saying I've never Not towed overweight, but I would never do it knowingly anymore. To much to risk for me. I'm also older than I was making poor choices. Also you won't have Brakes or gear that will meet load requirements in a crisis. But I'm sure it will pull it. This was the exact reason I worked myself into the GCWR corner and keep looking for higher tow capacity coaches. Lots of nice Pre 1998 coaches out there but they are tow weight limited till 1999 Going up to 10k. Wish they made a 2005 320 36 footer. 18k would be nice. Too much money!!!
Scott