Diesel pusher question

HolcombS/G155G · 12-10-2013, 02:13 PM

I'm currently looking into buying a diesel pusher to pull my trailer. I'm looking @ a 34' 99 Winnebago adventurer w/ the cummins 275. The Winnebago has the freightliner chassis and the unit itself only has 27k on it. The owner said he had a mild tune put on the engine and said its tuned for 300 hp. Would this be enough to pull a 9k lb 26'enclosed trailer? I'm on a budget and cant afford anything too new.

gtaa · 12-10-2013, 04:06 PM

I have a 38 ft pusher and pull a 28 ft Featherlight and it runs wery well, it doesent fly up the steep hills but it is really ok, and it gets good milage to.

Mikael Lind D/SA

Run to Rund · 12-10-2013, 07:29 PM

"Tuning" or adding a power box to the 99 Cummins ISB can result in injection pump failure, especially if the lift pump dies. At a minimum, add a fuel pressure gauge before the injection pump.

Bill Kennedy · 12-13-2013, 11:52 PM

We tow with one and it is great. ONE major issue. The engine blocks are known to crack. We had to replace the motor at 75,000 miles. This is a very known problem. Look it up on google. Not all blocks are defective, about 50%. It cracks on the driver side right below the head. PM me your phone number and I can give you the details. I would hate to see anyone have to go though what we did!!

Chuck Westcott · 12-14-2013, 07:48 AM

Advice is free---- Experience is Priceless !
Depending on your budget I would drop back a couple of years to a 97 or so and get a MH with a Cummins 8.3C All Mechanical injection system- No ECM or finicky sensors to deal with on occasion. Plenty of power for your needs and easy to service.
2nd -- Shop for a MH in Florida- That's where all the retirees are that decide to sell after they move .
Good luck

12-10-2013, 02:13 PM	#1
HolcombS/G155G Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Dover PA Posts: 47 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Diesel pusher question I'm currently looking into buying a diesel pusher to pull my trailer. I'm looking @ a 34' 99 Winnebago adventurer w/ the cummins 275. The Winnebago has the freightliner chassis and the unit itself only has 27k on it. The owner said he had a mild tune put on the engine and said its tuned for 300 hp. Would this be enough to pull a 9k lb 26'enclosed trailer? I'm on a budget and cant afford anything too new. __________________ DIV 1 Super Gas/Comp Newbie 2001 S/G Camaro, vfn bodied, all alum 430 SBC 2004 S/C Ed Quay XL 4 link dragster, 565 BBC Last edited by HolcombS/G155G; 12-10-2013 at 02:15 PM.

12-10-2013, 04:06 PM	#2
gtaa Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 96 Likes: 34 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Diesel pusher question I have a 38 ft pusher and pull a 28 ft Featherlight and it runs wery well, it doesent fly up the steep hills but it is really ok, and it gets good milage to. Mikael Lind D/SA

12-10-2013, 07:29 PM	#3
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 574 Likes: 6 Liked 44 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Diesel pusher question "Tuning" or adding a power box to the 99 Cummins ISB can result in injection pump failure, especially if the lift pump dies. At a minimum, add a fuel pressure gauge before the injection pump.

12-13-2013, 11:52 PM	#4
Bill Kennedy Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 303 Likes: 118 Liked 34 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Diesel pusher question We tow with one and it is great. ONE major issue. The engine blocks are known to crack. We had to replace the motor at 75,000 miles. This is a very known problem. Look it up on google. Not all blocks are defective, about 50%. It cracks on the driver side right below the head. PM me your phone number and I can give you the details. I would hate to see anyone have to go though what we did!! __________________ Bill Kennedy 1671 SS

12-14-2013, 07:48 AM	#5
Chuck Westcott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brownsburg,Indiana Posts: 326 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Diesel pusher question Advice is free---- Experience is Priceless ! Depending on your budget I would drop back a couple of years to a 97 or so and get a MH with a Cummins 8.3C All Mechanical injection system- No ECM or finicky sensors to deal with on occasion. Plenty of power for your needs and easy to service. 2nd -- Shop for a MH in Florida- That's where all the retirees are that decide to sell after they move . Good luck __________________ Chuck Westcott- S/C -S/G 225