Are large gas motor Rv's underpower?
At the risk of getting someone angry for me asking the same question they don't want to see again, that no doubt some people feel has been discussed enough. Are gas Class A's underpowered to tow a...
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Mr.Mark wrote:d1725829 wrote:
My opinion, does it really matter how fast you get there as long as you get there ? I go for the thrill, I am in no hurry !
What my concern has been is that when we get stuck behind a very slow moving semi and we fall to their speed of 35 mph going up a steep hill, will I have enough 'umpth' to pass him without causing a major slow-down in the passing lane.
I'm not wanting to race anybody, I just want the ability to pass within reason instead of being stuck behind a very slow truck.
MM.
You should read http://prevostcommunity.com/PDF/Motor%20Home%20Fuel%20economy.pdf
max speed up hill is determined by weight/hp
torque is not a factor for steady state velocity up hill
GETTING to max velocity is determined by how fast you accelerate
For the same mass the more Torque the faster you will accelerate (F=MA)
So torque will get you to accelerate faster around a slow moving truck.
But the max velocity up hill is still only governed only by weight/hp as you are not accelerating so torque is not an issue.
How fast you accelerate to that max velocity up hill is a function of torque and weight.
I am sure you will love your new toy.
