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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The reason I ask this question is because I currently run a 13 Duramax pulling a 34' 5th wheel. Plenty of power and I can drive at what ever speed I want and clime any hill with the best of what is on the road.
Now I am looking at a class A's and don't want to step backward in power climbing those hills with a class a pulling a toad or a trailer with a car and a boat or other toy.
My Duramax is rated at something like 365 hp. I don't think 350 hp is going to give me the same power pushing a unit 2x the combined weight as my current rig.
I know torque is a big thing but it don't matter if I'm going 35 mph up the hill at a lower rpm.
Just don't know if I need to limit my search to higher hp units.
Thanks for the replies.
pointrow
Now I am looking at a class A's and don't want to step backward in power climbing those hills with a class a pulling a toad or a trailer with a car and a boat or other toy.
My Duramax is rated at something like 365 hp. I don't think 350 hp is going to give me the same power pushing a unit 2x the combined weight as my current rig.
I know torque is a big thing but it don't matter if I'm going 35 mph up the hill at a lower rpm.
Just don't know if I need to limit my search to higher hp units.
Thanks for the replies.
pointrow
