Increased power for Chevy 3500 Class C
We recently bought a 1999 20' Chateau on a Chevy 3500 cutaway chassis. We love everything about this RV. Just took it on a month-long trip out west and everything works as it should. The engine is ...
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After pulling my 5th wheel for the first time I realized I needed more power. I had a 350 swapped for a 454 and after spending $2500 to make the swap and get out all of the bugs (bad vibration damper, fan clutch and new 4 row radiator, burnt spark plug wires) It really didn't make that much of a difference...sure I was able to go up hills about 15MPH faster while towing.
On a 6% grade that meant I was doing 43 instead of 30.... whoopee.
After awhile, to save wear and tear on the drivetrain, I learned to just keep it in first gear and cruise up 6% to 10% grades at 22MPH and enjoy the scenery. Often I'll feed the squirrels as they run along side. A real bonding with nature experience.
Now I've gone to a Duramax Diesel and Allison trans equipped truck....made all of the difference in towing up 6 and 10% grades....This truck more than meets my needs.
Moral of my post.... Get a more powerful MH.
On a 6% grade that meant I was doing 43 instead of 30.... whoopee.
After awhile, to save wear and tear on the drivetrain, I learned to just keep it in first gear and cruise up 6% to 10% grades at 22MPH and enjoy the scenery. Often I'll feed the squirrels as they run along side. A real bonding with nature experience.
Now I've gone to a Duramax Diesel and Allison trans equipped truck....made all of the difference in towing up 6 and 10% grades....This truck more than meets my needs.
Moral of my post.... Get a more powerful MH.
