FC or Pusher

[G]

This thread has seen some activity on WOG. I know there are long term Birders
here here as well.

I am interested in knowing everyone's thoughts on this.

I have nothing against FC's and sometimes think maybe I shoulda woulda coulda.
They are definitely good coaches. Tough and durable. Probably cheaper to
maintain that a PT. Better fuel mileage in some cases.

For me there are three major reasons I choose the PT. Quieter cabin area, no
doghouse to crawl over and chairs that could be turned to increase salon
seating. Additiionally the tag axle and power of the DD.

But it is hard to deny that all the BB forums including WOG have alot of people
that have migrated from a FC to a PT or pusher of some description. There must
be a reason for that.

Very very seldom do we see people go the other way. Again there must be a
reason.

You can buy either model for a similar price these days yet the trend still
continues.

So what makes this tick in your mind?

[mbulriss]

Well, since you ask, I guess a few things come to mind on this
'noncontroversial' (LOL) topic, in addition to your good starting list.

Some people would argue that the longer wheelbase on the PT gives a better ride,
however a counter argument might be that the PT can 'porpoise' more on rough
roads.

If you were full timing, the extra living area on the PT would be very nice,
followed by much more basement storage on the PT than the FC. Of course the
more space argument could then be extended to narrow body vs. wide body vs.
slide or non-slide PTs/WBs.

Like you mentioned, I would think that most people feel that the FC usually has
better fuel mileage than most PTs.

Not that anyone would want to have to do this, but the PT DD engines are
generally more capable of being rebuilt than the 3208 CAT motors, which have
been uncharitably referred to by some as 'throw away' engines, due to being a
non-sleeved engine block. And yes, I know that they can be, and have been,
rebuilt. But not having replaceable cylinder sleeves like the DD does make it a
more time consuming effort if a cylinder wall is damaged, and thus, an in-frame
rebuild is probably much less likely on the 3208.

The FCs can generally fit into more state parks, and older parks, with shorter
parking spaces, than the longer PTs. .

Regardless of which way you go, it's hard to beat the built-in amenities most
most Birds, not to mention the inherent safety of those big steel bodies.

FWIW,

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "G" wrote:
>
> This thread has seen some activity on WOG. I know there are long term Birders
here here as well.
>
> I am interested in knowing everyone's thoughts on this.
>
> I have nothing against FC's and sometimes think maybe I shoulda woulda coulda.
They are definitely good coaches. Tough and durable. Probably cheaper to
maintain that a PT. Better fuel mileage in some cases.
>
> For me there are three major reasons I choose the PT. Quieter cabin area, no
doghouse to crawl over and chairs that could be turned to increase salon
seating. Additiionally the tag axle and power of the DD.
>
> But it is hard to deny that all the BB forums including WOG have alot of
people that have migrated from a FC to a PT or pusher of some description. There
must be a reason for that.
>
> Very very seldom do we see people go the other way. Again there must be a
reason.
>
> You can buy either model for a similar price these days yet the trend still
continues.
>
> So what makes this tick in your mind?
>