DX3 and Towing 10k LBS plus

[zcarczar]

I've been doing some research on the DX3 and its definitely got me interested. I sold my Haulmark earlier this year and have been looking to upgrade into a Renegade on the M2-112 chassis with the Detroit DD13 diesel.

The DX3 in the 36FK floorplan with the 8.9L Cummins looks like it might work for me, I do occasionally tow a 24' stacker with an 18k GVW that is loaded to about 16k LBS. It would be 4-5 times per year max, from So Cal to Reno, Texas, or Moab. What is everyone's consensus that tows heavily? Should I bite the bullet and buy a bigger coach? The trailer weighs 8k lbs empty BTW.

My Haulmark had a 300 HP C7 Cat that was an absolute dog on the hills and was similar in size to the 36FK.

[FOURWHL]

FWIW you can option the DX3 up to a M2-112 chassis and get an extra 100 HP and 1000 ft-lbs of torgue out of the ISL

I've only towed about 8k so far, but I can't even tell its back there.

I doubt you'll be disappointed either way, but the 112 will be a little nicer in the mtns.

[Webefine]

Wouldn't it be 1250 torque in the 112?

[bclemens]

The M2-112 gets you 450hp and 1250 ft lbs of torque for quite a bit less than the DD13. Plus, the DD13 causes us to lose a storage space. I've had zero complaints on the Dynaquest XL with the M2-112 and we have some guys towing 20k.

[Kenny kustom]

Since you brought it up.


So, you can option the dd13 in a dx3 ?
What is the price to step to the 112?
How about the 13spd eaton auto shift?
What is the price jump?
Why do you loose a storage space?

[bclemens]

nope. We looked into it. I think the price was another $15k maybe. The way the exhaust is run it goes into that first storage box, so we have to pull it.

[zcarczar]

But the shortest Dynaquest I can get is roughly 39' correct?

My trailer is just under 30' total length so I need a coach that is around 35-36' to keep me around 65' for California. I was trying to avoid getting a shorter trailer and I want something that isn't too big for national parks and whatnot.

[bclemens]

We've talked about taking the smaller floor plans up into the XL or optioning the 112 chassis on the DX3. Nothing in concrete yet.

[Kenny kustom]

Originally Posted by zcarczar

But the shortest Dynaquest I can get is roughly 39' correct?



My trailer is just under 30' total length so I need a coach that is around 35-36' to keep me around 65' for California. I was trying to avoid getting a shorter trailer and I want something that isn't too big for national parks and whatnot.

You may have to look at the Isata 5.

[zcarczar]

Originally Posted by Kenny kustom

You may have to look at the Isata 5.

It won't tow what I need.

Roughly what does a DX3 in the 36FK floorplan weigh?

Here is a picture of my old setup. 316" Wheelbase, coach weighed 22,500 empty, 33,000 GVWR and 66,000 GCVWR.

[Kenny kustom]

Nice!
You may be SOL..

[FOURWHL]

Originally Posted by Webefine

Wouldn't it be 1250 torque in the 112?

Heh extra 0 got in there on me. 100 extra (over the 1150 on the 106)

[Webefine]

Ok so my 2015 DX3 is rated at 350/1000 if you have 1150 I'm jealous.

[FOURWHL]

Sheesh. Stickler for the numbers today ... seems my memory is going. you're correct.

So extra 250 for the record lol