4x4ord wrote:
The V10 makes more peak horse power than the diesel in your American Tradition. It really should pull that 22000 lb Itasca up a 6% grade at 45 mph. It needs to be screaming pretty good to do it though....the peak hp is at 4750 rpm.
This scares a lot of people, but it is perfectly safe, for a "limited" amount of time.
The important thing is watch the coolant temperature gauge and possibly have a transmission oil temperature gauge installed. If these get high, pull over as soon as possible and let the engine/transmission cool down.
Other than that, put you foot to the floor and don't be afraid to pick up a few MPH going downhill before the next uphill.
