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Re: One gas tank for fuel station and an onan generator
Nv Guy wrote: From what I remember with the Forest River products is they had one tank that was for both the genset and fuel station. One pump- a large one supplied the fuel for the ATVs or whatever vehicle you were refueling. The genset had its own fuel pump that pulled fuel from the tank. My 2008 Raptor was the same way, two pumps1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Towing
rhagfo wrote: samandjohn wrote: Hello all, just bought my first new toy hauler. I plan on hauling my side by side in the back. I have weight distribution bars and sway bars on a 2 5/16 hitch. Dry weight is 5262 and GVWR is 7,668. This gives me a cargo weight of 2,406. Side by side weighs 1700 lbs. This is my first toy hauler and want to make sure I’m getting the weight and balance correct. Any suggestions for this new guy would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. What is your tow vehicle? I also agree with the get the side by side as far forward as possible. I would consider weighing the Side by side axles and put the heaviest axle forward. Great advice!267Views0likes0CommentsRe: F150 5.0 V8 or V6 Twin Turbo
I had a 2014 with the 3.5 ecoboost, 200K and the only problem was I had to replace the coil packs at 135K and then a couple O2 sensors at 155K, I averaged 19 mpg, towing a 7'x16' enclosed motorcycle trailer 9.5mpg, I got rid of the 2014 a year ago and bought a 2020 2.7 ecoboost, amazing power for this small turbo, 22mpg + I only towed with it two times and didn't check the mileage, I just traded the 2020 in for a 2021 5.0 cause I missed all the bells & whistles I had on the 2014, with the first tank of gas it registered 21mpg, this 2021 Lariat has a few extra's and the interior and technology is night and day compared to the 2020 XLT. Good luck with your search, and just like others said, how the previous owner took care of the truck will make a world of difference579Views0likes0CommentsRe: Small ‘C’. Chev or Godzilla
GottaRunGottaCamp wrote: wowens79 wrote: This experience is not in a Class C, but I towed with a 2002 6.0, and now have a 2022 7.3. Towing was pulling a 8000lb TT The 6.0 is an incredibly reliable engine, I drove it from new in 2002, for 20 years and 3 weeks and 268,000 miles, and it still ran great. All internals were still original when I sold it. The thing with the 6.0 is it makes all of its power at higher RPMs, it really likes to be over 3000 rpms, and on hills it was normal for it to spin over 4000rpms. It didn't bother it, and no issues overheating or anything. It was just designed to run at those rpms. The 7.3 is a different beast, loads more power, and it makes power at much lower rpms. It has over 400ftlb of torque at 1500rpms. Hills that the 6.0 struggled to hold speed at 4000rpms, the 7.3 accelerates at 2500rpm. I do have the 10spd in my truck, so it is easy to find the perfect gear, but on flat interstate it pulls in 10th at 1800 rpms. The 6.0 only had a 4spd, but it pulled mainly in 3rd at 3000rpms, and would either lose speed or drop to 2nd on some hills. The 6.0 we called Ol' Faithful, it was a great engine, but has no where near the power of the 7.3. I think you mean 6.8L V10, I had the 2001 for 21 years and sold it last year with 219,000 miles and say the same as you, great engine and never had any work done on it. I stand corrected, GM 6.0 was also a good engine :)1.9KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Small ‘C’. Chev or Godzilla
wowens79 wrote: This experience is not in a Class C, but I towed with a 2002 6.0, and now have a 2022 7.3. Towing was pulling a 8000lb TT The 6.0 is an incredibly reliable engine, I drove it from new in 2002, for 20 years and 3 weeks and 268,000 miles, and it still ran great. All internals were still original when I sold it. The thing with the 6.0 is it makes all of its power at higher RPMs, it really likes to be over 3000 rpms, and on hills it was normal for it to spin over 4000rpms. It didn't bother it, and no issues overheating or anything. It was just designed to run at those rpms. The 7.3 is a different beast, loads more power, and it makes power at much lower rpms. It has over 400ftlb of torque at 1500rpms. Hills that the 6.0 struggled to hold speed at 4000rpms, the 7.3 accelerates at 2500rpm. I do have the 10spd in my truck, so it is easy to find the perfect gear, but on flat interstate it pulls in 10th at 1800 rpms. The 6.0 only had a 4spd, but it pulled mainly in 3rd at 3000rpms, and would either lose speed or drop to 2nd on some hills. The 6.0 we called Ol' Faithful, it was a great engine, but has no where near the power of the 7.3. I think you mean 6.8L V10, I had the 2001 for 21 years and sold it last year with 219,000 miles and say the same as you, great engine and never had any work done on it.1.9KViews0likes0Comments
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