Climbing steep grades...
I have a 30’ 2003 Four Winds class C with the 6L, 8cyl Vortec engine. I’m planning on pulling a 2003 Jeep TJ (4cyl, straight drive) and had a question or two. I’ve noticed that when I’m climbing st...
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I drove a Toyota bases Class C over 60,000 miles including up the west side of the Bighorn Mtns on 14A, the Beartooth Hoghway, Logan Pass, Independence Pass, Trail Ridge Road and almost every high elevation pass in the Rockies. My solution to running hot was to spin that little 22Re (115 horse engine w/6,000 pound coach) I frequently ran 4500 to 5000 rpms in second gear doing 45 mph. The engine never got hot. The tranny never got hot. I had an oversized radiator and an extra tranny cooler.
Even with you Chevy based Class C, don't be afraid of running the engine faster. Install proper gauges including engine temp, tranny temp, & tach. Don't worry about how fast you are going, shift down before anything gets hot and spool that motor up. Drive with the tach and temp gauges. You will still get there, just a bit slower without damaging your rig. Get used to the sound of your Vortex at higher rpms, it really is a sweet sound.
Even with you Chevy based Class C, don't be afraid of running the engine faster. Install proper gauges including engine temp, tranny temp, & tach. Don't worry about how fast you are going, shift down before anything gets hot and spool that motor up. Drive with the tach and temp gauges. You will still get there, just a bit slower without damaging your rig. Get used to the sound of your Vortex at higher rpms, it really is a sweet sound.
