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  1. 08-11-2015, 04:57 PM #1
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    Default Towing Capacity

    Hmmm, what is the towing capacity of the 2015 RTS models?

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    Looking at that splotch on the cement, looks like the Spyder burst a blood vessel trying to move that rig
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    Quote Originally Posted by NovaSpyder View Post
    Looking at that splotch on the cement, looks like the Spyder burst a blood vessel trying to move that rig
    Haha good one, now who was it that was developing that load distributing hitch LOL.
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    Default Bummer..!!

    your outta luck.. your model doesn't have trailer mode... your good on level ground but may have trouble with the uphills and you can kiss your goodbye on the downhills...
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    Default Towing problem

    I see the problem. Pull in the slide-outs, then you're good to tow......
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    You'll need some help with that "aero-drag" problem...
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    If you really want to know...

    40# weight on hitch tongue

    400# maximum weight including trailer and cargo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by akspyderman View Post
    If you really want to know...

    40# weight on hitch tongue

    400# maximum weight including trailer and cargo.

    Shoot! I thought that read 40 foot length and 4000 lbs on the fifth wheel coupler LOL

    Hey it does match the red accents in the Viper 5th wheel at least....
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    Quote Originally Posted by spyderbirds View Post
    Shoot! I thought that read 40 foot length and 4000 lbs on the fifth wheel coupler LOL

    Hey it does match the red accents in the Viper 5th wheel at least....
    Hey... If the paint matches; you're good to go!
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    Quote Originally Posted by spyderbirds View Post
    Shoot! I thought that read 40 foot length and 4000 lbs on the fifth wheel coupler LOL

    Hey it does match the red accents in the Viper 5th wheel at least....
    Please send a video if possible when you hook up and tow it down the road.


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    But call me; before heading toward MY house with it!

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    Default TOWING BIG THINGS

    Well my Toyota Echo isn't that large, but when I built my Hitches for the Spyder's I tested them by pulling my Echo in the driveway a short distance to see if the ANGLE BENDS in the Hitch would remain " as welded "...............they did ! ! !.......Mike
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    Default towing

    Just give yourself plenty of stopping distance and I don't think your going to have any problems. If your bottoms out, just put more air in it. Other than that, I can't think of one thing that could go wrong.
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