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JBouknight
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Nov 05, 2019

Diesel Pusher upgrading to heavier toad-advice needed

Hello. I am a long time lurker and have always gotten the information I need from searches. Having trouble with making a decision and would like some advice from some persons who have done this or the...
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wolfe10
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Nov 06, 2019
Bottom line (based on physics):

Extra weight has little effect on flat ground once up to speed.

Extra weight makes a difference when accelerating.

Extra weight makes a more significant difference when climbing grades.

Go to this link and download the PDF. Written by Caterpillar Corp, but same physics applies to all vehicles.

http://forum.dieselrvclub.org/index.php/topic,6594.0.html

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