Hi folks,
I'm considering an RV to serve as our weekend getaway/tow vehicle. My wife does horses, I do racing karts, and we're in need of something with a tow capacity of 5500-6000 lbs.
In addition to the tow capacity I'm looking for something that offers sleeping accommodations for 2-3 guys on a race weekend.
I'm fascinated by the Sprinter RVs, especially the Airstream Interstate and the Roadtrek RS Adventurous since they have the highest tow ratings I've seen, but I'm confused about the Roadtrek's numbers.
The 2012 Roadtrek RS literature (http://www.roadtrek.com/_images/brochures/2012_Roadtrek_Brochure.pdf) claims a 7000-lb tow capacity.
I was at my dealer yesterday, and in addition to a new Interstate they had someone's RS-Adventure parked there for service (in Moss Green). I got a good look at it, really liked it. However, the hitch label says 5000lbs max.
Was it possibly an older model? Can someone confirm that both the new Interstates and RS-Adventures have a 6500-lb+ tow capacity? (Subject to total vehicle/trailer loaded weight, obviously.)
Also, I like the Interstate but it's limited to two people/one bed. Is anyone aware of any options for one or two additional twin-sized beds in an Interstate?
On the RS-Adventure, can anyone share their experience with the front passenger-side, folding mattress on top of the captain's chairs? Is this really workable?
Thanks in advance for letting me ask some questions.
Tim
I'm considering an RV to serve as our weekend getaway/tow vehicle. My wife does horses, I do racing karts, and we're in need of something with a tow capacity of 5500-6000 lbs.
In addition to the tow capacity I'm looking for something that offers sleeping accommodations for 2-3 guys on a race weekend.
I'm fascinated by the Sprinter RVs, especially the Airstream Interstate and the Roadtrek RS Adventurous since they have the highest tow ratings I've seen, but I'm confused about the Roadtrek's numbers.
The 2012 Roadtrek RS literature (http://www.roadtrek.com/_images/brochures/2012_Roadtrek_Brochure.pdf) claims a 7000-lb tow capacity.
I was at my dealer yesterday, and in addition to a new Interstate they had someone's RS-Adventure parked there for service (in Moss Green). I got a good look at it, really liked it. However, the hitch label says 5000lbs max.
Was it possibly an older model? Can someone confirm that both the new Interstates and RS-Adventures have a 6500-lb+ tow capacity? (Subject to total vehicle/trailer loaded weight, obviously.)
Also, I like the Interstate but it's limited to two people/one bed. Is anyone aware of any options for one or two additional twin-sized beds in an Interstate?
On the RS-Adventure, can anyone share their experience with the front passenger-side, folding mattress on top of the captain's chairs? Is this really workable?
Thanks in advance for letting me ask some questions.
Tim