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Golden_HVAC
Dec 20, 2013Explorer
I think a 3 liter diesel will have a problem towing it in America, where 4% grades are normally driven up and down at 55 - 65 MPH, and 6% grades most big rigs are going 45 - 55 MPH.
I know that Ford used to sell the 7.3L diesel in their F-250's down there. That would tow it at American speeds.
I wonder why the slide out is so small. A slide can greatly expand the RV while parked, and make it compact and towable while driving. I have always been one to recommend installing a rear slide-out about 4' deep, with the bedroom in there, or perhaps a bathroom or living room.
And who says the walls MUST slide in with the slide out? Why not use pocket type doors for the sidewalls of the slide out? You could have a 4' deep slide out with only 18" triple thick wall slide into the RV.
Fred.
I know that Ford used to sell the 7.3L diesel in their F-250's down there. That would tow it at American speeds.
I wonder why the slide out is so small. A slide can greatly expand the RV while parked, and make it compact and towable while driving. I have always been one to recommend installing a rear slide-out about 4' deep, with the bedroom in there, or perhaps a bathroom or living room.
And who says the walls MUST slide in with the slide out? Why not use pocket type doors for the sidewalls of the slide out? You could have a 4' deep slide out with only 18" triple thick wall slide into the RV.
Fred.
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