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Warpath · 12-16-2005, 07:34 PM

I know I have posted this before, but for the lurkers who stumble on to this post, I'll draw a comparison.

My 30' conversion has 300 hp 860 ft/pd, 6 speed automatic and weights in at roughly 30,000 lbs. and I tow a Jeep which is roughly 3500 lbs

Awesome on the flats and moderately rolling terrain. Easily burn down the highway at 80 mph plus if that is your thing.

On 3-4% grades your gonna slowly loose some speed. Little bigger grades and your gonna bottom out at say 55 mph.

I really would not look at anything under 300 hp and 350 hp and up is gonna really be what you want for pulling trailers.

Actually, I think if I can get my motor turned up to the 330 hp & 1000 ft/pd this really is going to be a great setup for me.

12-16-2005, 07:34 PM	#6
Warpath Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 768	I know I have posted this before, but for the lurkers who stumble on to this post, I'll draw a comparison. My 30' conversion has 300 hp 860 ft/pd, 6 speed automatic and weights in at roughly 30,000 lbs. and I tow a Jeep which is roughly 3500 lbs Awesome on the flats and moderately rolling terrain. Easily burn down the highway at 80 mph plus if that is your thing. On 3-4% grades your gonna slowly loose some speed. Little bigger grades and your gonna bottom out at say 55 mph. I really would not look at anything under 300 hp and 350 hp and up is gonna really be what you want for pulling trailers. Actually, I think if I can get my motor turned up to the 330 hp & 1000 ft/pd this really is going to be a great setup for me. __________________ 2012 Showhauler 28'6" Motorhome on a Columbia w/ 450 Mercedes.