Power that stays cool

[Ralph L. Fullenwider]

John:

Try dropping a note to Robert Britton out in Calif. He has a sweet FC out
there and a darn nice guy.

Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
Ralph's RV Solutions,, Oklahoma

At 11:10 AM 7/24/2005 -0600, you wrote:
>Thanks Ralph @ Charolette! Do you know anyone with the FC 300HP that I
>could pick on? John B
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ralph L. Fullenwider
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 10:25 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Power that stays cool
>
>
> Oops, typo on the weight, it was 10,100 pounds
>
> Safe travels,
>
> Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> Ralph's RV Solutions,, Oklahoma

[Ralph L. Fullenwider]

John:

Not off hand. Check in with one of the moderators and ask then to check the
member listings to see if he is on this Forum. We used to be able to do
that but the membership list is not posted now.

Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
Ralph's RV Solutions,, Oklahoma

At 11:56 AM 7/24/2005 -0600, you wrote:
>Do you by chance know Robert Brittons email address??
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ralph L. Fullenwider
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 11:37 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Power that stays cool
>
>
> John:
>
> Try dropping a note to Robert Britton out in Calif. He has a sweet FC out
> there and a darn nice guy.
>
> Safe travels,
>
> Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> Ralph's RV Solutions,, Oklahoma
>
> At 11:10 AM 7/24/2005 -0600, you wrote:
> >Thanks Ralph @ Charolette! Do you know anyone with the FC 300HP that I
> >could pick on? John B
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Ralph L. Fullenwider
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 10:25 AM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Power that stays cool
> >
> >
> > Oops, typo on the weight, it was 10,100 pounds
> >
> > Safe travels,
> >
> > Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> > Ralph's RV Solutions,, Oklahoma
>
>
>

[Mike Hohnstein]

Yep, 83 rear bath shows 31,100 on the Cat scales, half full water and fuel
tanks. Went down the road to the other truck stop and their scale showed 500#
more on the steer. I'll go with the Cat scale. I do know the under carriage on
the 87 and up FCs look a little lighter duty compared to the older units I've
inspected but I don't know what they weigh out at, but one less air, smaller gen
set, plain interiors. I expect under 31k.
Mike Hohnstein
----- Original Message -----
From: fred89sp
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 8:56 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Power that stays cool


Why would a 34,00lb SP with 300hp be any different on hills than a FC
with 300hp, does the FC weigh less?


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
<MHOHNSTEIN@w...> wrote:
> You'll be OK with 300hp FC. I wouldn't want to use a SP for
mountain climbing, all it can do to pull its self.
> Make sure the cooling system is in excellent shape, hoses, belts
thermostats and water pump. The fuel system is another area of
potential trouble, particularly the pusher pump
> located just ahead of the rear axle on the curb side.
> If you mechanically challenged, consider a new unit with a
warrantee, not a jab just a fact. Wanderlodge can be a major money
pit if you have to hire out all work needed.
> I have pulled as much as 48,000# total gvw with a 3208 powered
vehicle and 10,000# with my FC 250 hp. Got 6 mpg and went kinda slow
on the hills.
> Mike Hohnstein
> Germantown, WI
> 83FC35
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: johnbarry44
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 10:41 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Power that stays cool
>
>
> I'm looking for anyone who has had experience pulling a large vehicle
> (5500#) behind an FC35 with the 300HP Cat and 5spd tranny in terrain
> ranging from 3-8000' at summer temperatures. I have found a nice
> looking 1988 FC and don't know how if it can do the job. Are the SPs
> more efficient? I've heard the Cats are more fuel efficient, and the
> cost is lower, would be the reason I ask.
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[fred89sp]

I have towed a Chevrolet Astro in an enclosed Wells Cargo from Florida
to New York with my 89 SP. Without checking the weights, my guess is
that the combined weight was between 6 and 7,000 lbs.

While I knew it was back there, it performed fine with no hint of
overheating. If you wanted to on a good open road, it would cruise at
75.

Have not put it in the mountains but would not be afraid to try.
These things do not sprint up hills but they always make it to the top
and I expect it would do so with a trailer.

I offer no opinion on the drive shaft issue but would be surprised if
it would make a difference.


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "The Whistleworks"
wrote:
> I was told SP delivers more useable torque because of short
driveshaft, I think they weigh about the same, have you had experience
towing in an FC? John B
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: fred89sp
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 7:56 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Power that stays cool
>
>
> Why would a 34,00lb SP with 300hp be any different on hills than a FC
> with 300hp, does the FC weigh less?
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
> <MHOHNSTEIN@w...> wrote:
> > You'll be OK with 300hp FC. I wouldn't want to use a SP for
> mountain climbing, all it can do to pull its self.
> > Make sure the cooling system is in excellent shape, hoses, belts
> thermostats and water pump. The fuel system is another area of
> potential trouble, particularly the pusher pump
> > located just ahead of the rear axle on the curb side.
> > If you mechanically challenged, consider a new unit with a
> warrantee, not a jab just a fact. Wanderlodge can be a major money
> pit if you have to hire out all work needed.
> > I have pulled as much as 48,000# total gvw with a 3208 powered
> vehicle and 10,000# with my FC 250 hp. Got 6 mpg and went kinda slow
> on the hills.
> > Mike Hohnstein
> > Germantown, WI
> > 83FC35
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: johnbarry44
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 10:41 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Power that stays cool
> >
> >
> > I'm looking for anyone who has had experience pulling a large
vehicle
> > (5500#) behind an FC35 with the 300HP Cat and 5spd tranny in
terrain
> > ranging from 3-8000' at summer temperatures. I have found a nice
> > looking 1988 FC and don't know how if it can do the job. Are
the SPs
> > more efficient? I've heard the Cats are more fuel efficient,
and the
> > cost is lower, would be the reason I ask.
> >
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[The Whistleworks]

Thank you for the feedback, Fred. Do you know anyone who might check out an FC
in Southern Ohio for me? It is located 50 miles south of Columbus. John B
----- Original Message -----
From: fred89sp
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2005 6:09 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Power that stays cool


I have towed a Chevrolet Astro in an enclosed Wells Cargo from Florida
to New York with my 89 SP. Without checking the weights, my guess is
that the combined weight was between 6 and 7,000 lbs.

While I knew it was back there, it performed fine with no hint of
overheating. If you wanted to on a good open road, it would cruise at
75.

Have not put it in the mountains but would not be afraid to try.
These things do not sprint up hills but they always make it to the top
and I expect it would do so with a trailer.

I offer no opinion on the drive shaft issue but would be surprised if
it would make a difference.


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "The Whistleworks"
wrote:
> I was told SP delivers more useable torque because of short
driveshaft, I think they weigh about the same, have you had experience
towing in an FC? John B
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: fred89sp
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 7:56 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Power that stays cool
>
>
> Why would a 34,00lb SP with 300hp be any different on hills than a FC
> with 300hp, does the FC weigh less?
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
> <MHOHNSTEIN@w...> wrote:
> > You'll be OK with 300hp FC. I wouldn't want to use a SP for
> mountain climbing, all it can do to pull its self.
> > Make sure the cooling system is in excellent shape, hoses, belts
> thermostats and water pump. The fuel system is another area of
> potential trouble, particularly the pusher pump
> > located just ahead of the rear axle on the curb side.
> > If you mechanically challenged, consider a new unit with a
> warrantee, not a jab just a fact. Wanderlodge can be a major money
> pit if you have to hire out all work needed.
> > I have pulled as much as 48,000# total gvw with a 3208 powered
> vehicle and 10,000# with my FC 250 hp. Got 6 mpg and went kinda slow
> on the hills.
> > Mike Hohnstein
> > Germantown, WI
> > 83FC35
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: johnbarry44
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 10:41 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Power that stays cool
> >
> >
> > I'm looking for anyone who has had experience pulling a large
vehicle
> > (5500#) behind an FC35 with the 300HP Cat and 5spd tranny in
terrain
> > ranging from 3-8000' at summer temperatures. I have found a nice
> > looking 1988 FC and don't know how if it can do the job. Are
the SPs
> > more efficient? I've heard the Cats are more fuel efficient,
and the
> > cost is lower, would be the reason I ask.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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