Is 330 HP enough for a 37-40' DP
Seeing a lot of early mid 2000 DP in the 37-40' range with 300-330 HP Cats or Cummings. Is this enough HP? The torque seems to be about 1000 lb/ ft on either. Is this enought? We plan to tow a Jee...
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I had a 40' Dynasty with the 300hp Cummins...NOTICE is said CUMMINS NOT CUMMINGS...:S...I called it the gutless wonder. It was so gutless I "wonder"ed if I was ever going to get over the Grapevine...Yes, it got me where I needed to go, most of them will. However, if you keep your foot in it to do so, your fuel mileage will quickly suffer. Know the engine's sweet spot and keep it there. Avoid the urge to mash the go pedal to get to the top.
On another thought....check carefully the CCC/GCWR of any coach you're thinking of buying. The Wrangler is going to be a heavy tow....about 4900# I believe...Dennis
On another thought....check carefully the CCC/GCWR of any coach you're thinking of buying. The Wrangler is going to be a heavy tow....about 4900# I believe...Dennis
