Originally Posted by STIDA.com:
Any recommendations on what kind of RV best suits towing a trailer?(28ft trailer) Class A, Class C.??
Thank you for any information.
It would be in your best interest to verify towing laws in the states where you plan to travel, and they do vary. For example, the best source I find shows maximum RV combined (RV + trailer) towing length in Indiana is 60'. Max speed for the combination is 65. Other laws apply regarding brakes and safety equipment. Would law enforcement stop you under normal circumstances just to measure your rig? Probably not. Could you be found liable if involved in an accident? Would your insurance cover you or other vehicles/persons if in violation of established laws? Some laws actually make sense.
It's your call as to whether you comply. I am sure you know, the safety of others on the road also depends on you. I realize there's not a whole lot of that personal responsibility thing going on these days, but I wouldn't want to see my 40', 30K lb motorhome, plus towed vehicle, sitting on top of a compact car with a family inside.
Your problem, if in fact the max length is 60', is to find a vehicle capable of safely handling a trailer that size. A 32' RV, especially a lighter gas model, pulling a trailer is going to be subject to the aerodynamic effects of large trucks and busses, as well as sidewinds. At times you may feel the trailer has more control of your vehicle than you do. Mix in some adverse weather conditions and you really have a handful. Salespeople,most of whom have never driven anything larger than a Honda Civic, may tell you "Aw, you can pull that fully loaded trailer 100 miles an hour in a hurricane with this........" Test some units and apply your own judgement. You'll know when it's right.