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04-12-2012, 08:44 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 34' Limited
Brunswick
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,084
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sodbust
To fix the diesel smell,, I just started to make my own fuel out of sunflowers,,
Now I cant stand going to a burger joint.. GO figure,,
Sodbust
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Flower power? Lol!
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1982 34' Limited
2000 Excursion V10 4x4
WBCCI #3321
TAC #GA-24
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04-12-2012, 09:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,226
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New solutions have new problems. If the diesel smell is the only problem, I would stick with what you have. That is a no brainer.
Welcome and good luck.
Dan
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04-12-2012, 10:32 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
2007 Base Camp
Elk Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 657
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In most cities in Canada, diesel is 10 cents a litre more than gasoline... makes the math to justify a diesel even tougher...
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04-12-2012, 11:32 PM
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Moderator
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,536
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Friday
In most cities in Canada, diesel is 10 cents a litre more than gasoline... makes the math to justify a diesel even tougher...
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Around here (north Texas) diesel costs about 10% more than regular unleaded. My friends with diesels get around 30% better mileage towing than I do. So yes, it makes it harder to justify buying a diesel burner over a gasoline burner, but impossible to justify buying a gas burner if you have a diesel tow vehicle and all that's wrong with it is that diesel is smelly.
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04-13-2012, 05:44 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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Diesel around here is about the same as premium gas. jim
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04-13-2012, 06:06 AM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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My exact same truck but with a gas motor is only comparable for fuel expense when diesel is more than 50-cents/gl higher than gasoline. Otherwise cheaper (and lasts longer).
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04-13-2012, 06:15 AM
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Rivet Master
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,145
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I tow my 31 footer with a V10 Excursion and it has no problems pulling it. So I agree with Lewis. I would not pull it with anything less than a 3/4 ton rated vehicle.
Perry
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Originally Posted by c_lewis77
I tow with a Ford Excursion 6.8L V-10 4x4. I cant say much for fuel economy, but torque/HP are right up there with the diesel. I have been very pleased with the Ex; I am about to flip 200K miles- it seems to be built well and I have had no major problems with it. Plenty of power and stability with the AS. Without the third row seat I have about 6' of cargo space behind the back seat.
I would think with the fuel prices going up, you might be able to find a good used 3/4 ton truck or SUV at a decent price.
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04-13-2012, 05:59 PM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jleric
New on this scene in this stage of life. Need information from experienced on tow vehicle for 34 footer.Have been reading lots but overwhelmed with all that is out there and hope to get a condensed version from someone that has actually lived it. Thanks so much. Peace
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Go and read threads/posts by 2Airishuman as (likely) no one else pulls as many miles annually as does he, and he does so with a '34 A/S. Plus the links he puts up in re any subject he finds of interest are invaluable.
Others of us may not agree on some topics or the approach to them, but you will find as his interlocutor that he is articulate and consistent in a way that is recognized across the spectrum of RV boards. In other words, a good start:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463...now-30023.html
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http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463...ant-68904.html
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Second would be posts/threads by AndrewT a dealer and towing expert. This will give you the range of what can be done.
All choices are compromised. None are ideal, much less perfect. With that understood one can make a good choice.
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04-13-2012, 06:10 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1965 30' Sovereign
Ottumwa
, Iowa
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 34
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i have a 1965 30ft and i use an 89 1 ton dually ext cab has the 454 in it with a 5 speed stick and it pulls mine great like it isnt even there
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04-13-2012, 06:16 PM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cjohnson
i have a 1965 30ft and i use an 89 1 ton dually ext cab has the 454 in it with a 5 speed stick and it pulls mine great like it isnt even there
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Boy I'd sure hope so! A '67 V8-327 Impala wagon would have done a fair job back in the day with some decent gears (back when A/S trailers were of a decent weight). My folks used an '87 454 Suburban to pull their 8k Silver Streak. With a 3.54 rear it was a puller.
Would enjoy a picture of your rig if you have one up, or could post one.
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04-13-2012, 07:02 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Still a mystery why "it's not even there" is the goal, towing for the clueless?
jleric,
You have a diesel van....Go Camping, you'll have a better idea after some miles towing.
Do some research in the meantime and you'll have a better idea of what you need.
Bob
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04-14-2012, 10:31 AM
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Moderator
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,536
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DKB_SATX
Around here (north Texas) diesel costs about 10% more than regular unleaded. My friends with diesels get around 30% better mileage towing than I do. So yes, it makes it harder to justify buying a diesel burner over a gasoline burner, but impossible to justify buying a gas burner if you have a diesel tow vehicle and all that's wrong with it is that diesel is smelly.
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I'm surprised to see that, today at least, diesel in Fort Worth costs a few cents LESS than regular unleaded according to the GasBuddy app.
Grr... glad I wasn't headed to the gas station based on that. The app refreshed the regular unleaded price but NOT the diesel price... but the delta HAS fallen to about +6% for Diesel vs. regular from +10%.
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