Air bags vs Leaf Springs - Turbo vs NA - Dirt Roads

[bubblerboy64]

Jim, I'm not too certain any bb is a good pick for your application but 7500 PBS
is too
much for my coach way too much and I can not carry more then about 50 gal of
water.
Not able to suggest what would work but my coach isn't nearly enough to do what
you
are planning
John Heckman
Center pa
1973 fc 3208na
>
> k - I think I have read way too much to be able to make a good
> decision now, but wanted to ask a direct question.
>
> Goal - have something that can pull my 24ft trailer with 4 4 wheelers
> and 3 motorcycles (7500#). I would prefer to go into the back
> country a bit (ie, down some dirt roads). Once I get there I would
> prefer to stay in the back country for a week or more (no hook-ups
> and enough H2O to keep my wife happily showered after riding around
> on her 4 wheeler).
>
> So, the questions - first, I have been told that I want leaf springs
> as opposed to air bags if I am to spend any time on dirt roads
> (something about the dirt getting into the compressors). Is this
> true? Same goes for the type of Wanderlodge - I hear you want the FC
> so the engine is up front; thus, won't feel the effects of the dust
> as much. ???
>
> Second, I have seen all the debate on turbo vs na. On the one hand
> it seems to make sense that if it isn't there it won't break down -
> but on the other hand the argument that if you are at 190hp usage it
> is 190 usage whether you are na or turbo. Anyone have any numbers or
> real experience with both and have an opinion? The whole 35mph over
> a mountain pass is okay with me as long as I can go 65-70 on the
> flats.
>
> Third - towing. I hear of folks pulling 16 foot cargo trailers and
> their toads - but am I going to be okay in a FC w/ a 3208 na pulling
> a 7500# trailer? (Not to mention the whole narrow dirt road with a
> 31-35' coach and then having another 30' of trailer behind me. Not
> too many national parks will like the idea of me pulling into camp.
>
> Thank you . . .
>
> Jim
>