Looking at a Birkshire DP was wondering if the cummins 340 will be enough motor. I know that's hard to answer but I live in FL. plan on towing with it and the biggest hill I would ever go up would be Mt. Eagle in Tenns. once a year other then that just trips to Georgia. Or should I look at something with a bigger motor in it?
Thanks for your input
We have a 330 CAT on a 38' MH towing a Malibu. We have towed over mountain passes in many areas of the country. A steep grade will take your speed down but if you gear down and just take it on up there should be no problem. Just take your time in the mountains and that engine should do fine.
yfzr450 wrote: Looking at a Birkshire DP was wondering if the cummins 340 will be enough motor. I know that's hard to answer but I live in FL. plan on towing with it and the biggest hill I would ever go up would be Mt. Eagle in Tenns. once a year other then that just trips to Georgia. Or should I look at something with a bigger motor in it?
Thanks for your input
could u be more specific?? Like what size M/H? what is the Net weight
Like what does it weigh? 340HP is that gas or diesel? what motor?
What size vehicle do U tow? etc etc
Last time I checked the 3rd highest mountain in Florida was Space Mountain in Disney. Or at least thats what they kept saying on the tours. If thats the case than I don't think you should have any problem with that one. Just learn the ins and outs of driving it just in case you do get a chance to go over some mountains.
We just went to Vegas and went thru Mountain Pass which is almost a 5k elevation and our 300hp did fine. Just down shifted and kept on eye on the engine for speed and heat and it was all good.
Thanks for the input. But after the test drive I will have to rethink the class A. The wife and I will go to the RV show this weekend and look at some more.
If the motor is the ISB 6.7, then there is a range of torques it can be rated at. Torque is your friend for moving weight. The reason for different ratings is there are different Allison transmissions and the amount of torque they can handle is different. Some of the newest ISB6.7 with the DEF after treatment systems can be rated to 800 ft lbs, they use the Allison 3000. Others with lower torque rating will use a less expensive Allison tranny like a 2500 or 2000.
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