Is 300HP Enough
We are thinking of switching to a Class A or a Super C to use for towing our race trailer which weighs 7-8K when loaded. We like the Fleetwood Excursion which sits on a Freightliner chassis with 300HP...
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obgraham wrote:
Considering there are plenty of trucks on the road with the same engine and power, I don't see why it should be a problem.
So you have to slow down up the hills. Big deal.
Nothing like comparing apples to apples to come up with an illogical conclusion...
Here is the issue. It will pull the weight, no doubt. The 6.7L is more than capable. The problem is the weight of the coach. You have 26K GVW and 30K combined. To tow 8k you will need to be at 22K for the coach. That is just not going to happen, most likely. Also, the Allison 2100 can only handle 660ftlbs of torque. 660 is just not very much for that kind of weight. IMO.
Bill
