350 HP ICE vs. 350 HP Diesel?
OK, newbie here and aspiring RV'er. What comments can be made about the advantages/disadvantages of a 350 HP internal combustion engine vs. a 350 HP diesel engine in a class A camper (assuming all oth...
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Let me use my MH as an example. It weighs ~33,000 ready to travel, with a 6k towed I'm rolling at about 39000lbs. I have an ISC 350 with 1050ftlbs. It is coupled to an Allison MD-3066 with 4.88 gears and 22.5 inch tires. I get 8.3 MPG without the toad and first trip with says about 7.8mpg.
Here is the allson brochure that gives the specs on the tranny. Notice input shaft rpm limits. I run 1750 at 67mph in 6th with about 12psi boost, level terrain. At Eisenhower tunnel the grade is about 9% and at 11000 ft. I'm doing 28 to 32 MPH without the towed. While well powered it's no hotrod and as DP go it's a middleweight.
I did the numbers on a PT6 for fun once. It was pretty cool except for fuel consumption, gallons to the mile as I recall. You can make anything work if your wallet is big enough.
I gave up on gas for towing in 1993 with my 6.5TD. If gas makes you happy, enjoy!
Here is the allson brochure that gives the specs on the tranny. Notice input shaft rpm limits. I run 1750 at 67mph in 6th with about 12psi boost, level terrain. At Eisenhower tunnel the grade is about 9% and at 11000 ft. I'm doing 28 to 32 MPH without the towed. While well powered it's no hotrod and as DP go it's a middleweight.
I did the numbers on a PT6 for fun once. It was pretty cool except for fuel consumption, gallons to the mile as I recall. You can make anything work if your wallet is big enough.
I gave up on gas for towing in 1993 with my 6.5TD. If gas makes you happy, enjoy!
