Power that stays cool

[Ralph L. Fullenwider]

John:

When I had my service trailer, it weighed 11000 pound loaded with tools and
with the Jeep GC in it as well. My '85FC with the 250 T pulled it nicely
on the flats but really slowed on the hills. In truth, it was a little too
much for the 250 T in the hills on grades. The 300 with the 5 spd would not
have had a problem with that weight. I made grades like the Grapevine at a
whopping 15 to 20 mph and she got warm but not overly.

Good luck

Safe travels,

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

At 08:47 AM 7/24/2005 -0600, you wrote:
>Thanks, Mike. I was told that SPs delivered more useful torque because of
>not having the long driveshaft. I'm glad to hear of your positive
>experience with the FCs. They seem to provide more bang for the buck, as
>it were. JOHN B
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mike Hohnstein
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 7:18 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Power that stays cool
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> 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
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> 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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