How much HP/TQ to tow a stacker?

[Mike Pearson]

Originally Posted by BillyRyan

Trying to find someone with experience towing a stacker with 2 cars and a motorhome. How much HP / Tq did you have to tow comfortably? My trailer is a 24ft aluminum stacker. It weighs 8700 empty. 2 cars and a Zuma in it plus misc tools and stuff. Probably looking at 15-16k I’d say. I believe the 350 Cummins have 1050tq and the 400 have 1200. Has anyone towed a similar trailer with a 350? If so how did it do? The 350 engines are much more abundant than the 400 in my price range. Would hate to buy a 350 if a 400 would be a lot better
Thanks
Billy

The 350 hp would do the job if your weight estimation is correct. I have a toter with 330 hp and I pull a 40 ft gooseneck non stacker at about the same weight as your trailer is expected to be. Tows nice at 65mph and gets about 7.5-8 mpg. The 400 hp would for sure be better if you can find one. Toter type RV is better to tow with than a diesel pusher MH.