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SmithRV
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Oct 02, 2016

RV Changes Gears to Quickly and won't stay in Power Band

I have a 1997 Winnebago Grand Tour Vectra, Modle: WKM35WQ with a 3126 Caterpillar Engine at 250 HP and somewhere between 12-13 MPG. I'm having a problem when going uphill, my gears on my RV will go to...
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Tyler0215
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Oct 02, 2016
Has the transmission ever been serviced? How many miles ago? Have the fuel filters ever been changed? How many miles ago? If you are losing that much speed on a hill you might need to change the fuel filters.
Call the Cat shop, get your check book ready.

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