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elhajj33
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Sep 05, 2015

Floorplan vs engine: is Cummins 300ISB 'enough' (39' coach)?

Ladies and gentleman we have a floor plan vs engine, husband vs. wife showdown! We came across an '06 mandalay valencia. the fridge is small, but the floorplan is great: 4 slides, with a desk in t...
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JumboJet
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Sep 06, 2015
I recently purchased a 35' with a 300 HP ISB.

It helps a whole lot if you know HOW to drive a diesel vs. a gas.

Anticipate the hills and select the right gear for the transmission. Keep the RPMs in the power band for torque.

Mine might not be the fastest MH on the road, but it works for me.

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