lewi7722 wrote:
I am in the market for an upgrade to my motorhome. Recently bought a 24 foot enclosed trailer and fill it with sand toys up to 10,000 pounds. On a recent trip with just over 9000 pounds my gas rig barely made it home over steep mountain grades here in Far Nothern California (20-25 mph)...it was terrible.
Due to being in California I can't legally be over 65 feet which leaves me a maximum of 36 feet (actual length) for a replacement motorhome. In looking it appears the Cat motor has 850 lb feet of torque and the Cummins is at about 650-700 in the years ranging between 2003-2007 both have about 300 hp. Thinking about a 2006-2007 Fleetwood Expedition 34h with the Cat motor.
Questions is: What speed can I expect going up long 6% grades? What has your experience been towing heavy loads? Thanks for your replies.
ps. i read alot and rarely ever post, not quite the newbie it looks like.
Here we go again! This is an accident just waiting to happen. I would love to see the specification on this coach that has ANYWHERE near the capacity to tow a 10,000 pound trailer. The poster does not identify his rig, but current specifications for Ford F53 chassis have MAXIMUM trailer wights ranging from 4000 - 7000 pounds.
Another great argument to force CDL licensing requirements on motorhome operators.
Safe travels.
