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gtaa · 12-06-2010, 03:17 PM

Im looking to invest in a used class A diesel motorhome to tow a stocker in a enclosed trailer, what do you recomend?
Is there any problems towing with a 275 hp or is a 300+ a must?
Fire away
M.Lind

Jack Matyas · 12-06-2010, 03:38 PM

Have had both engines and saw little difference between them - liked the 275 with the Allison 6 speed a little better .Bought both thru Diamond RV ( An advertiser on this board and a race sponsor ) -- you might want to give them a call .

PS-- You called it right -- it is an investment - make the right choice as its not always about the price but rather its about getting the correct equipment that you'll need to tow correctly .

Tom Goldman · 12-06-2010, 06:13 PM

Hey Jack ,would you like to swap for your old 275 hp coach?
honestly the 275 is ok as long as you are'nt going to tow a stacker ,or a trailer over 10,000#.
The fuel economy is better with a 275 ,I get about 11mpg towing 10,000#,if I keep it under 70.
If you get a coach with a 275 Cummins engine ,look for a newer model with common rail fuel injection.
Avoid the older '98 to '01 models with the V44 pump, just too costly to repair. { I needed one @52,000 miles!} failures are becoming more common as fuel quality seems to go down as price goes up !
Plus the common rail engine has more hop up stuff if you decide you need more power.
, Tom

dartman · 12-07-2010, 09:12 AM

Look for a repo one.

http://www.crankyape.com/default.asp?pg=DisItems&Cat=6

Mickey Whaley · 12-07-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gtaa

Im looking to invest in a used class A diesel motorhome to tow a stocker in a enclosed trailer, what do you recomend?
Is there any problems towing with a 275 hp or is a 300+ a must?
Fire away
M.Lind

I've got one for sale 252-560-1176 ask for mickey

Marc LaBrecque · 12-07-2010, 03:33 PM

Check out my add under towing on this sight . fell free to call me or e-mail me for any further info . HR 36' Neptune triple slide , sold and serviced by me .

Marc

stefan callender · 12-07-2010, 05:39 PM

Marc, do you ship to Sweden?? Thats where he is from.

gtaa · 12-08-2010, 06:19 AM

Thanks for your input, there will be no need to ship to Sweden as it will stay in USA for at least a year or two, i have a stocker in Wichita Kansas and plan on racing in USA next year, first hit will be LODRS Cecil Ga 4-6 March, then Gainesville, and Belle Rose if and i mean IF everything falls in to place.
What do you recomend when it comes to trailers? i just want a small one will not carry to much stuff, just a scooter and tools.
M.Lind

bobby · 12-08-2010, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by gtaa

What do you recomend when it comes to trailers? i just want a small one will not carry to much stuff, just a scooter and tools.
M.Lind

Don't buy a Haulmark. I got one 2 years ago and hate it.

Bobby Brannon · 12-08-2010, 11:52 AM

http://danfletchertrailersales.com/

12-06-2010, 03:17 PM	#1
gtaa Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 96 Likes: 36 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	RV's Im looking to invest in a used class A diesel motorhome to tow a stocker in a enclosed trailer, what do you recomend? Is there any problems towing with a 275 hp or is a 300+ a must? Fire away M.Lind

12-06-2010, 03:38 PM	#2
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,931 Likes: 407 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: RV's Have had both engines and saw little difference between them - liked the 275 with the Allison 6 speed a little better .Bought both thru Diamond RV ( An advertiser on this board and a race sponsor ) -- you might want to give them a call . PS-- You called it right -- it is an investment - make the right choice as its not always about the price but rather its about getting the correct equipment that you'll need to tow correctly . __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

12-06-2010, 06:13 PM	#3
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,477 Likes: 891 Liked 882 Times in 236 Posts	Re: RV's Hey Jack ,would you like to swap for your old 275 hp coach? honestly the 275 is ok as long as you are'nt going to tow a stacker ,or a trailer over 10,000#. The fuel economy is better with a 275 ,I get about 11mpg towing 10,000#,if I keep it under 70. If you get a coach with a 275 Cummins engine ,look for a newer model with common rail fuel injection. Avoid the older '98 to '01 models with the V44 pump, just too costly to repair. { I needed one @52,000 miles!} failures are becoming more common as fuel quality seems to go down as price goes up ! Plus the common rail engine has more hop up stuff if you decide you need more power. , Tom __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

12-07-2010, 09:12 AM	#4
dartman Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N.S. CANADA Posts: 498 Likes: 160 Liked 68 Times in 41 Posts	Re: RV's Look for a repo one. http://www.crankyape.com/default.asp?pg=DisItems&Cat=6 __________________ 1231 FS/D Drag Pak 1231 E/SA 71 Demon Kelly MacKay

12-07-2010, 03:33 PM	#6
Marc LaBrecque Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 706 Likes: 20 Liked 432 Times in 115 Posts	Re: RV's Check out my add under towing on this sight . fell free to call me or e-mail me for any further info . HR 36' Neptune triple slide , sold and serviced by me . Marc

12-07-2010, 05:39 PM	#7
stefan callender Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: zoo york Posts: 572 Likes: 3 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: RV's Marc, do you ship to Sweden?? Thats where he is from.

12-08-2010, 06:19 AM	#8
gtaa Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 96 Likes: 36 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: RV's Thanks for your input, there will be no need to ship to Sweden as it will stay in USA for at least a year or two, i have a stocker in Wichita Kansas and plan on racing in USA next year, first hit will be LODRS Cecil Ga 4-6 March, then Gainesville, and Belle Rose if and i mean IF everything falls in to place. What do you recomend when it comes to trailers? i just want a small one will not carry to much stuff, just a scooter and tools. M.Lind

12-08-2010, 11:52 AM	#10
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 104 Times in 35 Posts	Re: RV's http://danfletchertrailersales.com/ __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS