Regardless, just make sure you can stop it. Getting going is generally not so much an issue, but getting everything to a safe halt is.
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How to Flat tow your 80 series... safely. (2 Viewers)
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Regardless, just make sure you can stop it. Getting going is generally not so much an issue, but getting everything to a safe halt is.
It's a 34' Class A built on the Workhorse chassis, GCWR 26K and GVWR 22K. I'm usually at or under 20K RV weight for trips so I do have 6K pounds I can tow and still be under GCWR and hitch tow rating of 6K lbs - barely.
Ahh, you'll be fine. Just do aux brakes.
Can you post up a photo of how you have your 80 attached to your RV? Much appreciated!
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One note I'd like to add, make sure the towbar is long enough. I've had to put in a 8" extension for the receiver on. Each RV is different, and mine happens to not only have a tight (for 40') turning radius, but the hitch is somewhat inset as compared to the rear cap.
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I would never go under 10k (personally) for a hitch.
I would never go under 10k (personally) for a towbar.
15k if overrated... yes, over kill.... its your life and more importantly others out there that you would potentially modify for the worse. Why risk it? Just my 2 cents. Better safe than worry *sorry*.
ON another note, I have a Slee shortbus bumper I'm going to sell. It has the Blue ox 10,000lb tow bar base plates welded in by professiona tow bar guys up in Washington. $1300 bux plus the ride. I'm done with 80's for another 10 years then I'll be back. (still have the 40)
I would never go under 10k (personally) for a towbar.
15k if overrated... yes, over kill.... its your life and more importantly others out there that you would potentially modify for the worse. Why risk it? Just my 2 cents. Better safe than worry *sorry*.
ON another note, I have a Slee shortbus bumper I'm going to sell. It has the Blue ox 10,000lb tow bar base plates welded in by professiona tow bar guys up in Washington. $1300 bux plus the ride. I'm done with 80's for another 10 years then I'll be back. (still have the 40)
Wow your towbar looks short and also where it attaches makes it even shorter with your bumper overhang! Mine measures 57" from pins to ball. Pic of mine:
Great info here. So i took the plunge. I went with the InvisiBrake by Roadmaster, 10K Blue OX bar and ARB modified front bumper via LAME Fab. Took it out for a short 200 miles test drive this weekend. Love the setup, its hard to tell its back there.. I will add air sensors to the toad and thats about it. We have a trip up to Grand Marais Mn in a couple weeks and its nice to know i can leave the damn car trailer at home! Very happy with this setup.
Looks good. What year is that Kodiak?
What mods on the ARB, or are you just using 7/8" bumper plate adapters on the stock ring mounts?
Thanks guys, sorry about the very delayed reply. I came back around to this thread to ask about MPG while flat towing the 80. Ill answer your questions first
The Seneca is a 2006, we are in our 3rd season with it and love it. We full time it in the Winters in Texas and travel the Midwest in the summer. Home base is Hudson Wi. Near St Paul. The only mod on the ARB is the pull points were modified to accept the Blue Ox pins.
Now for my question to revive this thread.
Running solo, no Towed vehicle i get 11-13 MPG with the rig, towing the LX runs me down to 8-9MPG. I was wondering if anyone else has the same drop. When trailering the 80 i stayed between 9-11. Seems that LC just hates gas, or diesel.
After close to 15K miles of flat towing I would do it all over again... s***ty fuel economy and all. Every time i hit a gas station folks come over to look and ask questions about the LX being flat towed... Its a pretty cool setup..
The Seneca is a 2006, we are in our 3rd season with it and love it. We full time it in the Winters in Texas and travel the Midwest in the summer. Home base is Hudson Wi. Near St Paul. The only mod on the ARB is the pull points were modified to accept the Blue Ox pins.
Now for my question to revive this thread.
Running solo, no Towed vehicle i get 11-13 MPG with the rig, towing the LX runs me down to 8-9MPG. I was wondering if anyone else has the same drop. When trailering the 80 i stayed between 9-11. Seems that LC just hates gas, or diesel.
After close to 15K miles of flat towing I would do it all over again... s***ty fuel economy and all. Every time i hit a gas station folks come over to look and ask questions about the LX being flat towed... Its a pretty cool setup..
Yes, can do that today and post up.
Here is what i found on the Interwebs Blue OX tow bar pins - Yahoo Image Search Results
Last, I bent my receiver hitch last year on a nasty bump. I always thought it was too long.. I carry a spare so i was able to keep rolling. I had the bent one shortened and i like it much better now. I can update the pic the next time i flat tow. Looking at the pic it reminded me how long that damn thing was...
Here is what i found on the Interwebs Blue OX tow bar pins - Yahoo Image Search Results
Last, I bent my receiver hitch last year on a nasty bump. I always thought it was too long.. I carry a spare so i was able to keep rolling. I had the bent one shortened and i like it much better now. I can update the pic the next time i flat tow. Looking at the pic it reminded me how long that damn thing was...
Here are a couple shots of the modified ARB. And one gratuitous glam shot. I had the bumper sand blasted and re powder coated last year. the pull points need some touch up. That said ive put 8K miles on with that new powder coat, so its held well i think,
Awesome. Thanks!
I have a similar motor home with a 7,500 # rated tow hitch for towing four wheels down. Would that work with this 10K blue ox setup?
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Ouch
Sorry, its been some time since i have looked back at this. Let me know if you still need info on this. Setup is still going strong. Zero issues.
