How can you find out the towing capacity of a 1992 Allegro Bay motor home with a 454 cu in gas engine?

Answer 1

Here is where to start. Somewhere in the motorhome. Inside the drivers door, or inside one of the closets, there should be a label with weight ratings for the motorhome and each axel, including tire specifications. You want to find the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) from this label. Subtract GVWR from the GCWR to get the tow capacity.

This is assuming that you can or may load the unit to the GVWR rating. If you know you don't, you could theoretically add the difference between actual weight and GVWR to the tow rating.

Two additional checks should be done to verify you are safe: One is to check the rating of the receiver, hitch, ball, and any adapters. They should all be stamped with their individual ratings, both towing capacity and hitch weight - none should be exceeded, even if the motorhome itself can handle the weight. Last is the same sticker will give you individual weight ratings for each axle. You should weigh each axle in the final configuration with the motorhome loaded and verify that you do not exceed the rating of any individual axles.

Hope this helps,

Eric