Power that stays cool

[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
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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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