Mercedes Sprinter chasis
Test drove a Tiffin on this chasis and it handled well, but it seemed like it needed all 180+ horsepower to get up to speed on the interstate. Is this enough power out West in the mountains? He...
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Matt_Colie wrote:
Jack,
You say "Using all the horspower" like it is a bad thing. If you bought it, it is yours to use, so use it. The diesel is governor controlled (they all are), so don't be afraid to use it.
By the way, if this is your first diesel, be aware that they don't warm up much idling and that there is little engine braking to be had. That is why they are good on fuel.
Matt
Not sure where this comes from. With a 20 something to one compression, they provide lots of engine braking. I have descended 8% grades and geared down and barely had to touch the brakes. For such a tiny engine I figure its pretty darn good.
Charles
