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RobertRyan
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Dec 19, 2013

Jayco(Australia) building its truly 1/2 ton towable model

This would be an Alternative to some lightweight models on the US/Canadian market. Asian 3 Litre Diesel Pickups have no problems towing it.The 5th Wheeler comes in the small 24ft 3 inch size(7105lb)...
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RobertRyan
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Dec 20, 2013
Golden HVAC wrote:
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.


To put things in perspective THIS will have a 3 Litre Diesel but HALF the Payload of the white Asian sourced Pickup.

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