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Re: Mountain driving and towing with a gas class A
Effy wrote: Vulcaneer wrote: Here is my opinion. If the Class A Gas MH weighs more than 15,000 pounds I wouldn't do it. Not that you can't do it. But it is just because it would drive me crazy to drive a slug like that. Uphill would be frustrating. Downhill would very nervous. Downshifting will be your friend going downhill. Keep off the brakes as much as you can. What is your rear gear ratio? Hope it is 4:56 or lower. This is obviously an uneducated answer. MANY on here who actually have class A's with the F53 can easily pull 3k up and down a mountain despite being 16-23k rigs. I can't speak for a 5er so I wouldn't. I tow a 4,000# Wrangler with our 2012 F53. No problems pulling it up mountains, and coming down the other side I put it in tow/haul and let the tranny drag us down the mountain. I also have a Ready Brake on the Wrangler just in case.828Views0likes0CommentsRe: Height of Motorhome
Well, I think it's too important a piece of information to leave to others. I climbed on the roof, found the highest point (antennae, AC's, and such) and ran a tape measure to the ground. Then I added a few inches for safety. I then printed that measurement out with a label maker and stuck it on the inside of the drivers windshield so I'd never forget.483Views0likes0CommentsRe: Driving home my point
2 things I've learned driving an RV: 1. No one expects you to go fast. 2. People will get out of your way. There's more than one lane on the highway - they can pass if they want to. For 2 lane roads - suck it up; i pay taxes too, and prefer to drive safe.227Views0likes0CommentsRe: Children and Motorhomes
Burwoods wrote: cKarlGo wrote: Burwoods wrote: Does anyone here travel with children in a Class A in Canada. We have two grandchildren one 7 and one 4 and both are still in booster seats in a vehicle. Where and how have you installed these in your Motorhome? Thanks Do they sell duct tape in Canada? :p Funny, and yes it may be an option. Duct tape?? Are you crazy?? Do you know how much that would hurt to pull off?? We much prefer Velcro. Keeps them in their seats, their beds at night, we can even stick them to the wall if want. And pulling them free is painless!376Views0likes0CommentsRe: Georgetown 351DS
We went with the 350 TS - triple slide - but basically the same coach. No, it not a Monaco or Tiffin, but it's great value for the money. The Ford chassis is bullet proof, and the Geaorgetown has a lot of little upgrades and bells and whistles. With 2 twin 4 year olds, the Georgetown gave us what we need at the right price.430Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need Cooltech Installation Manual for 2014 Wrangler
bob_nestor wrote: I installed the CoolTech on my 2011 Jeep Wrangler and still have the instructions. If you think they'd help send me and e-mail and I'll scan them for you. Thanks, Bob. Wired them up yesterday using the manual you provided, and they work great. Thanks again!205Views0likes0CommentsNeed Cooltech Installation Manual for 2014 Wrangler
I removed the Cooltech harness from my 2013 Wrangler and am installing it on my 2014 Wrangler and have lost the instructions. Specifically, the single yellow wire in the Cooltech harness is supposed to connect to a yellow and white wire in the Jeep harness at the left tail light. I have 3 yellow and whites at the tail light and don't remember which one to tie into.1.7KViews0likes5CommentsRe: Looking at new Gasser
We did the same thing... moved from a 98 Dynasty w/8.3 Cummins to a 2012 Ford F53 gasser, and for the same reasons. 1. Do I miss the air bags? Not really. We only drive about 6k miles a year, and we actually were amazed at how it rides. 2. The new F53 engine compartment must be really well insulated. At an idle I can't even tell it's running. Of course, I hear it at speed, but I'm also only paying $70 for oil service and a multi-point inspection as opposed to $400+ for the Cummins. 3. Not only are the F53 brakes amazing, but the torque-shift tranny does an excellent job slowing the coach down. As I said, we moved from a diesel to a gasser for the same reasons as you and are extremely happy with the move.200Views0likes0CommentsRe: Turned Away
rockhillmanor wrote: With Ford all you have to do is ask the Service Department General Manager to locate/refer you to their Ford Truck Center. They send 'all' their customers with big trucks or trucks that need a bigger lift for service to their closest designated Ford Truck Service Center. Been traveling for 6 years now and have never run across a town that didn't have one and I was referred to them by the local Ford Dealer. So they expected my arrival. X1. Down here, there is the local Ford dealer who services my cars, and the local Ford Truck Center that services the coach.315Views0likes0Comments
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