TOWING CAPACITY CHEVY 8.1 on work horse chassis

[Poppa]

I need the real answers on towing capacities. I am looking at several class A motor homes with chevy 8.1 with Allison 5 speed trannies. The trailer I will be pulling is in the area of 8,200#.

The posted towing capacity listed here and there is around 3,500 which I thinks is wrong.

What will a short 28" class A comfortably tow with a 8.1 and a Allison.

 

[C Nash]

It's probably the hitch on the class c that rates it to 3500. IMO you need a diesel to tow this. Truck or class A.

 

[Poppa]

Thanks Chelse

 

[C Nash]

Thanks Chelse

Poppa, I misread your post and thought it was a Class c you was asking about. The Class A should be listed at least 5k i would think but the 8200 is still a little much IMO. It will tow it but bet the hitch is rated for 5K but just guessing. Still think a diesel would be best. I have the V10 ford and keep my tow under 4K.