Bully Dog for Motorhome??

[RoadWarriors2]

A friend just put a deposit on a 2013 Fleetwood Excursion, with a Cummins 300 hp. The dealer suggested Bully Dog for more power. I cannot find any info on use of BullyDog for a MH, just see use with trucks pulling fifth wheels and TTs.

Any input? Is the dealer just looking for a mark-up in his commission?

Thanks in advance.

[ssia2485]

Bully Dog is a brand name of an Engine performance tuner. They make quite a bit of difference in some diesels. I would contact Bully Dog direct and ask one of their tech advisors for a recommendation for your application. I used a similar device on a 1999 7.3 ford dually. The result was amazing. It had a lot more power and firmed up the shift on the transmission. Fuel mileage was not effected by any major amount. The 2005 Duramax that I had was so powerful with the factory tune that I did not install one on that truck.

[mike_brez]

Make sure the tranny can handle the extra hp&torque.

[J-Rooster]

There are other options! Have Cummins put a motor chip in, Gale Banks and lastly buy a coach with a larger engine.

[olfarmer]

We have used them on farm tractors and they really boosted the power. we didn't have any problems with them. I have no experience with them on a motorhome but I am surprised the dealer recommended it as it can void the engine warranty!

[creeper]

If you put on any kind of tuner you're going to void your warranty. That's an expensive cost for a few more HP. If you play, you pay.

The Manufactures put in software where tuners will leave a fingerprint.

[et2]

If a dealer told me that I'd find another dealer. A smart one would sell you a Expedition.

[RoadWarriors2]

Makes sense, Brett.

[RoadWarriors2]

Thanks - looking for MH owners who have installed it.

[wolfe10]

I would certainly NOT buy it from the dealer.

1. Not sure you will need it.

2. If you do "need" it, you don't need to give him the markup.

[enblethen]

Bully dog is another engine tuner. It may or may not help.

[Tom_N]

I have no idea what BullyDog is. Never hear of it.

I suspect this dealer "sells" BullyDog.