Towing Bronco?

[Alaw143]

I have a 31' Class c motorhome, going to the desert this weekend, looking to save a little money but want to keep it safe as far as towing it out there.

Do I need a trailer with brakes?


70', 302, w/o hard top

 

[12gabronc]

In Canada you would ! It's just better having more control,what would happen if somthing happend to your bronco!

 

[Spartan]

I wouldn't think a trailer with brakes is a MUST given the weight, but trailer brakes are a safer set-up when towing

 

[68rockcrawler]

In Pennsylvania any trailer over 1500 lbs is required to have brakes on at least one axle. I'm not sure about other state's laws but I wouldn't feel too safe towing my Bronco without trailer brakes.

 

[Revelation]

Met an original owner of a 68 HC that flat towed his behind his camper, he was from Ocala Florida and was headed back home from a trip to MOAB, he said he made the trip at least every other year, flat towing each time.

 

[Bronco Brian]

YES it's the only way to go, If you were to hit any Rain/Snow Etc. it will push you around.

 

[miikee73]

I flat tow mine with no brakes,but if I was to add the weight of a trailer I would want brakes.I almost lost my motorhome brakes years ago flat towing a 66 El Camino out of the Georgetown area of Northern California. If any mountain driving I highly recommend brakes...

 

[TN1776]

I towed my dad's 37 Plymouth from PA to CA on a flatbed trailer with no brakes many years ago. It was sketchy at times. I towed my Bronco 70 miles the day I bought it, over a mountain pass and that day sold me on the value of trailer brakes. It's doable without but brakes are highly recommended.

 

[kb6677]

If you have a 31'class C you should seriously give some thought to do you really want to tow with it. That is a load on the drivetrain on its own-w/o a trailer. Check your receiver-it will give you the tow weight limit. If it says 5000 then pack your patient pill and be ready for a slow trip and hope you don't have to pull any hills.

Big yes on trailer with brakes on BOTH axles for the Class C to be happy.

 

[allenfahey]

Yes! Brakes on the trailer along with reinforcing the frame on the motorhome!

 

[Broncobowsher]

Trailer with brakes is the best option.
There are other options, just not as good.

 

[triracer67]

Guess I messed up. Towed my Cherokee behind my 33 ft class C to and from Alaska, in the winter. Not one issue, used a bumper mount hitch. It was nice because we would unhook when we got to camp sites, much easier than trailer. When encounter a lot of snow and ice, and wildlife.

 

[chuck]

To save the output shaft T-case or trans you can remove the driveshaft. Or put it on a trailer. Or full floaters.

 

[garberz]

If you have a 31'class C you should seriously give some thought to do you really want to tow with it. That is a load on the drivetrain on its own-w/o a trailer. Check your receiver-it will give you the tow weight limit. If it says 5000 then pack your patient pill and be ready for a slow trip and hope you don't have to pull any hills.

Big yes on trailer with brakes on BOTH axles for the Class C to be happy.

I'll agree here, those motorhomes are overloaded as soon as you get in the drivers seat.