Is 360 hp enough for for 38-40 ft class A
Looking at going to a DP from a 5th wheel. A lot of units have 360-380 hp. Is that enough? Especially if pulling a toad or a trailer. thanks pointrow
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I am hesitant to even comment on what could become a "HP vs Torque" discussion.
BUT, here goes.
HP is what moves you. 380 HP is 380 HP, be it a gasoline engine, diesel engine, gas turbine, etc.
Torque (read that high torque at low RPM) is what allows you to climb a grade at an RPM that won't hurt your ears or your engine.
Said another way, a current Ford V10/F53 chassis produces 362 HP. But, look up the RPM.
Our new coach has 400 HP (not much more than 362) but has 1200 lb-ft torque at 1300 RPM.
Bottom line, it can generate the same HP at SUBSTANTIALLY lower/sustainable RPM.
BUT, here goes.
HP is what moves you. 380 HP is 380 HP, be it a gasoline engine, diesel engine, gas turbine, etc.
Torque (read that high torque at low RPM) is what allows you to climb a grade at an RPM that won't hurt your ears or your engine.
Said another way, a current Ford V10/F53 chassis produces 362 HP. But, look up the RPM.
Our new coach has 400 HP (not much more than 362) but has 1200 lb-ft torque at 1300 RPM.
Bottom line, it can generate the same HP at SUBSTANTIALLY lower/sustainable RPM.
