CLASS RACER FORUM - View Single Post - Towing with older, low powered diesel pusher?

KRatcliff · 06-10-2019, 04:27 PM

I had a 1997 Fleetwood Discovery that was 38' with 5.9L Cummins 12 V. Trailer was nearly 11,000 lbs. Total rig was right at 32,000 lbs.

I absolutely hated towing with it. The lower power and wind signature made it a terrifying trip each race. Almost made me quit racing (kinda did) until I replaced it with a Super Class C Renegade.

The RV was incredible without the trailer, but the wind would push you around with the trailer attached and it was super weak on hills.

06-10-2019, 04:27 PM	#3
KRatcliff Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 753 Likes: 74 Liked 502 Times in 135 Posts	Re: Towing with older, low powered diesel pusher? I had a 1997 Fleetwood Discovery that was 38' with 5.9L Cummins 12 V. Trailer was nearly 11,000 lbs. Total rig was right at 32,000 lbs. I absolutely hated towing with it. The lower power and wind signature made it a terrifying trip each race. Almost made me quit racing (kinda did) until I replaced it with a Super Class C Renegade. The RV was incredible without the trailer, but the wind would push you around with the trailer attached and it was super weak on hills. Last edited by KRatcliff; 06-10-2019 at 05:18 PM.