First Trip Issue and Questions
So we had our first trip with our new 96 Coachmen Leprechaun. The trip was an overall success despite the major mechanical problem that we had. We're pulling with our camper, our car hauler with ...
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rockhillmanor wrote:
I think you do need to sit down and look at what the whole package weighs. And then check what 'your' MH is rated at for towing. Before you maybe burn up another trans. :W
This is the point I was trying to make.....but he said he doesn't know. HE NEEDS TO FIND OUT or he likely will be dumping his rebuilt tranny too.
A little excess weight might not be too important on the flat but going up and down steep hills it becomes VERY important.
If the vehicle speed drops below where the torque converter "unlocks" and stays like that for long stretches.....UP goes the temperature and DOWN goes the tranny.
