Hauling with an RV.

First of all, I have had both a gas and a diesel (my current RV is a 38' Monaco Diplomat).

Pulling a trailer with the gas coach was a strain. Not enough weight in the rear end made towing "dicey" to say the least plus the fuel economy sucked. So I went to a 325 hp Cummins Diesel. Mileage runs about 9 mpg. No wandering problem on the road, Bus is stable at 75 mph. And you can't even feel the trailer back there. (back up camera helps to know if it's still attached)

But, the cost of the bus is high, maintenance is low but the monthly payments are big. If you invest like I did, you need to look at it as an investment and use it not only as a tow vehicle but as a way for you to go on vacations with it.

Can get a 20 year loan on the big units and with a slideout or 2, you will be much happier in the long run.

Most tracks don't offer 50 amp service but you can run 2 20 amp services into a splitter box and power up the coach without any problem or just run on the generator.

you can call me if you want to and we can talk this over more.

813-927-9011

Mike Cox
IT7 # 37
Central Florida Region


[This message has been edited by Mike Cox (edited September 30, 2003).]