RAS43 wrote:
Danattherock wrote:
Here's the video I saw of the Hemi 6.4 struggling so miserably.
It was towing 12k lbs up Ike Gauntlet in Colorado. At one point, 30 mph in first gear, and losing speed.
Skip to 15 min and 30 sec and listen.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BeWhXy_ciuM
Dan
Interesting video. Never heard I70 and the tunnels called the Ike Gauntlet. Must be a media thing. Anyway, having traveled that route many times over the years with lighter loads and lesser equipment I was impressed with the run. 30 mph with a 20000+lb gross at 11000 ft elevation was good, IMO.
We are talking about Interstate 70 an hour or so west of Denver. Ike Gauntlet is the approach to the Eisenhower tunnel at extreme elevation, where gas engines lose power due to altitude.. They just call it the Ike (Eisenhower) gauntlet after our past president.
Op is talking about a much lighter Airstream (which tows real well due to being rounded). Op - you don't really need a diesel, but I will say my 6.7 CTD sure tows well. Get what you want even if it's more than you need as long as it's in your budget Good luck.
