RedJeep wrote:
I have a new to me 2008 Georgetown 350ds, 36'. v10 F53.
I have so far logged about 5k miles. No trailer or toad. Drives great. No issues.
The rig I came from was a 41' triple axle toy hauler with a 2001 f350 diesel dually. Currently for sale.
With the dually/trailer setup I relied heavily upon the Edge gauges for trans, EGT, etc. information. The motorhome has basically no "real" gauges.
I love using the tow/haul feature on the transmission for "engine" braking on downhill runs, but I have no idea if I am overheating the transmission. Maybe these transmissions are so "rock sold" that monitoring the temperature is a waste of time?
I don't want to install gauges if they are not necessary.
So, do you use gauges on your gas motorhome (2007+ v10, in particular)?
If so, why? What do you feel is critical to monitor?
If so, what gauge system do you use?
Thanks everyone!
These rigs should come with tranny temp gauges above all, with they way so many of them are overloaded and the first thing to usually suffer. Having said that, if you're not overloaded with your GCWR, it's doubtful that your tranny will overheat and as long as you have the basic oil coolers and such. GVWR may be overloaded and causing some stress on the chassis and suspension somewhere, but doubtful if anything will overheat.
Now, if you have a hot running rig to begin with, then any of the above scenarios will just add to the problem.
