Cummings Diesel
We are looking at a "new to us" Itasca Horizon 40'. we have two to look at. Both have the same floor plan however one has the 400 hp the other has a 350. This would be our first diesel motorhome, is ...
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Lots and lots of opinions on this one-- as usual.
Bottom line is that ANY of them will get you to the top of the mountain-- some faster, some slower.
If it is important that you pass other heavy vehicles on those climbs, indeed prioritize a better power to weight ratio (HP alone is meaningless in climbing grades unless you also consider weight).
We have been all over N America with a 36' 250 HP DP and with our current 38' with 400 HP. No doubt-- the newer one is faster up the grades, but the previous one made them just fine.
Bottom line is that ANY of them will get you to the top of the mountain-- some faster, some slower.
If it is important that you pass other heavy vehicles on those climbs, indeed prioritize a better power to weight ratio (HP alone is meaningless in climbing grades unless you also consider weight).
We have been all over N America with a 36' 250 HP DP and with our current 38' with 400 HP. No doubt-- the newer one is faster up the grades, but the previous one made them just fine.
