Still need answers: prospective owner

[guysmalley]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "birdshill123"
wrote:
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> I am still awaiting some answers from the experts. Please I need to
> know!!
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> What is the GVWR of a mid 80's FC35? What about CCC? Are there any
> problems with one axle or wheel position being overloaded? What is the
> empty weight of an FC35 ?
> 2.What about turning radius? I see the newer chassis advertising wheel
> cuts from 50 to 56. What is the wheel cut of a BB?
> 3.What is the torque rating of the 3208T? Does the Allison 4 spd.
> handle this power well?
> 4.Do all the BB's (FC) have only electric water heaters with motor aid
> or did they offer a gas heater? If not has anyone retrofitted one?
> 5. Fuel mileage: Most of the posts I read talk about 6 or 7 mpg. This
> does sound right for a heavy vehicle that is as aerodynamic as a 4x8
> sheet of plywood but I also see some who claim closer to 10. Which is
> likely? I am aware that mpg varies by driver, conditions and egos.
> 5. I am watching the posts about batteries. I still find it hard to
> believe that BB would not supply a seperate starting battery. The 6
> volts are NOT designed for the heavy instant load of a starter motor.
> I
> I think the installation of at least a series 31 would be my first
> mod.
> 6. Storage space. I understand this is lacking. Where do you put:
> hoses, cords, tools, boards, jack, spare parts, etc.? I have a tripod
> satellite internet system and wonder how I could transport the dish.
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> I did get a few good replies via email. Thank you to those kind
> persons.
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> Thanks : Bruce
> no BB YET!

Hi Bruce
On my 86 pt40 my fully loaded wieght is 47,200
yes you can overload the different axles, when you get your coach one of the
first things to
do is weight your coach on a truck scale then you will know each axle load and
rearrange
the load as you need to. all the load ranges are listed on the coach, mine in
the forward
compartment.
Batteries, I installed 6 interstate deep cell batteries with a new smart
charger, no
problems. the gen has its own battery
steering radius who knows? I went to the biggest parking lot I found and just
tested the
radius and found what the limits were.
storage there is never enough, keep it light you'll be surprize what you can do
without.
mpg ha I don't want to know but I found a big different going slower 60-65 mph,
whats
the hurry
go for it I never regretted the purchase

guy smalley
86 pt40
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