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12-26-2014, 04:19 PM
Moisheh
Tow ratings
I am still doing research on a Regal of say 28 ft. with the 454. Would like nothing older than 1985. Are the trailer hitches rated @ 5000 lbs.? What is the tow rating of the unit? Is it also 5000 lbs. I found a copy of the Barth brochure but it does not mention GVW or carrying capacities nor tow ratings

Thanks
12-26-2014, 06:35 PM
Doorman
There is no standard hitch on Barths. You will have to check. Each coach might be different. My coach only allow for only about 4000 lb before I reach my GCW. I guessing a 28' might be light enough to allow 5000 lb to be towed with proper hitch. Here is a link to p3x GCW. here The GVW on the mid 80s Chevy chassis is 14,500 lb. The GCW is 19,000 lb.


1986 31' Regal -1976 Class C
454/T400 P30 -350/T400 G30
twin cntr beds - 21' rear bath
12-26-2014, 07:19 PM
Moisheh
alignment and more The above is an interesting link to trying to decipher GVW and GCVW. Also some good alignment info. Do the 85/86 Regals have 4 wheel disc brakes? Or is that only when Workhorse took over?
12-27-2014, 08:29 PM
Doorman
The Chassis with 19.5" wheels have 4 wheel disk. Not sure what year they went from cable operated drive shaft to the electric operated. I think around 1990.


1986 31' Regal -1976 Class C
454/T400 P30 -350/T400 G30
twin cntr beds - 21' rear bath