Tow Capacity for PT 35

[Mike McMahan]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike DOC"
wrote:
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>I have towed many miles with both a 6V and 8V. Both will do the
job. My 1982 PT 40 5 speed 33:36 rear would get 5-6 mpg towing my 24'
Performax race car trailer fully loaded with a 3400# Corvette drag
car, numerous spare parts, golf cart, air compressor, generator.
tools, etc. I raced all over the United States including Denver, Co.
The accelration towing or not was not a lot different unless you were
climbing a hill. The bus did struggle a little with a full load of
fuel and water. I found that if you ran with a half a tank of fuel
the bus handled the load better. The real issue seemed to be
cooling. I ran with te aux fan switch on most of the time and the
coach ran at about 190, but running the fan draws some horsepower. I
don't believe that the cooling system is designed for that much of an
additional load but it can be done. I drove the 82 about 100,000
miles mostly towing the trailer.

On a PT 40 with a 24' trailer you are very close to 65' which I
believe is the max legal length in some states. I believe there is an
exemption in the length for an auto hauler. I carry a copy of this in
my bus. I have never been stopped for this reason however.

My 89 PT40 8V92 4 speed trans definitely has more power but is heavier
than the 82. It also tows extremely well.

Either coach will do the job. Be sure to not exceed combined GVW or
hitch capicity.


If you have any questions please feel free to email me directly at
mmcmahan@... or call my cell 254-913-1176



Can a PT - 35' 6V92 tow a 10,000# trailer including contents? I would
> like to be able to tow my 24' trailer which has a GVW of 10K#. I am
> looking at a 1983 PT - 35' at the present time, but will pass if it
> will not take the towable load.
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> Thanx:
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> "Doc"
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