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View Poll Results: Which is your favorite tow vehicle diesel engine?
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6.5 Chev Non-Turbo
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2.08% |
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6.5 Chev Turbo
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12 |
6.25% |
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6.6 Chev/Isuzu Duramax
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56 |
29.17% |
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Early Dodge Cummins non computer
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10 |
5.21% |
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Late Dodge Cummins computer
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34 |
17.71% |
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6.9 Ford/Int.
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2 |
1.04% |
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7.3 Ford/Int. Non Turbo
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5 |
2.60% |
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7.3 Ford/Int. Turbo
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5 |
2.60% |
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7.3 Ford/Int Powerstroke
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38 |
19.79% |
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6.0 Powerstroke
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26 |
13.54% |
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05-01-2004, 09:13 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 117
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How about a tow vehicle diesel engine poll?
I'm new here and not sure how to set up the poll...Which is your favorite tow vehicle diesel engine and why? 6.2 Chev
6.5 Chev Non Turbo
6.5 Chev Turbo
6.6 Chev/Isuzu Duramax
Early Dodge Cummins non computer.
Late Dodge Cummins computer
6.9 Ford/Int.
7.3 Ford/Int. Non Turbo
7.3 Ford/Int. Turbo
7.3 Ford/Int Powerstroke
6.0 Powerstroke
If you have one that is your least favorite please post in thread....
Help....
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05-01-2004, 09:33 AM
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Rivet Master  
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,771
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I'll be happy to help.
Shari 
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05-01-2004, 05:20 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1982 34' Limited
Tidewater
, Virginia
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 186
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Some of us use a more refined fuel!!!
Nice listing, however, some of us use gasoline; cracked somewhat higher in the refining system. Can this poll be renamed to indicate diesel powerplants? That way those of us still using the rather old-fashioned gas engines won't be hitting the thread to see how our particular engine has fared, as obviously, it won't fare at all!
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05-01-2004, 05:44 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,771
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Thanks...
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Originally Posted by dinoburb
Nice listing, however, some of us use gasoline; cracked somewhat higher in the refining system. Can this poll be renamed to indicate diesel powerplants? That way those of us still using the rather old-fashioned gas engines won't be hitting the thread to see how our particular engine has fared, as obviously, it won't fare at all!
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Duh.... no wonder I couldn't figure out how to vote! 
Shari 
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05-01-2004, 06:52 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 472
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7.8 460 cubic inch ford reg gas, used to pull a 34' airstream, now pulls our 31' airstream. hope I got that right. We ripped things out of the trailer so fast we have no idea of the weight of a 1970 sov Int'l AS. And it will be loaded with extra stuff. Does anyone have an approximation of the weight of this trailer filled with goodies? (like washer/dryer over tires?) silver suz.
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05-02-2004, 08:07 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
Ann Arbor
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 96
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My '93 F-350 with an aftermarket Banks turbo is my favorite tow vehicle because it's my only tow vehicle! Besides my '77 Sovereign International, it easily handles a four-horse gooseneck with camping quarters on which I am going to try Blue Magic. I'll post pics of before and after on that one. If it works as well as some people say (Blue Magic thread), I'll try it on the F-350 and the Sovereign.
Eugenie
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05-02-2004, 09:14 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 27' Safari
Carmel-by-the-Sea
, California
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,388
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We've been tugging our Airstream with our Ford 7.3 powerstroke,with a few modifications,we even have to watch our speeds on incline grades (gee officer). No replacement for displacement.
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11-05-2004, 03:56 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 119
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Gotta luv my 24 valve Cummins Turbo Diesel.
Lowell
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11-05-2004, 04:08 PM
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Rivet Master
2020 30' Flying Cloud
1995 25' Excella
Clear Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 588
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Originally Posted by silver suz
7.8 460 cubic inch ford reg gas, used to pull a 34' airstream, now pulls our 31' airstream. hope I got that right. We ripped things out of the trailer so fast we have no idea of the weight of a 1970 sov Int'l AS. And it will be loaded with extra stuff. Does anyone have an approximation of the weight of this trailer filled with goodies? (like washer/dryer over tires?) silver suz.
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It would be real tough to guess, based on all of the potential options for materials you could be using. I believe our '72 runs around #7500 dry and basically stock from the factory.
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12-22-2004, 12:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2001 34' Limited S/O
Moyock
, North Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,010
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I tow with a 92 Dodge Cummins 4x4 5speed because I found it when I needed it at a price that was right. I have since put on the full monty Banks system as well as a pac exhaust brake. If money were no object I would have a new Dodge 6spd stick 4x4 325 hp 600 ft/lbs of torque quad cab short bed.
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01-31-2005, 12:25 AM
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Confused & Wandering
1993 34' Excella
Right here,
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 205
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I have two Powerstrokes, and one Duramax.. I liked the Powerstrokes when that was all I had.. now I am assessing the Duramax, I will get back to you on this after 10,000 miles.
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10-22-2007, 06:54 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
Trotwood
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,153
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WHY the 404 error
Everytime I try to vote in one of these mini-polls I get a 404 error message or the poll is over and how could that be I check in almost every day?
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10-22-2007, 07:16 PM
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1 Rivet Short
1989 25' Excella
By The Bay
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,627
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Originally Posted by Theo
I have two Powerstrokes, and one Duramax.. I liked the Powerstrokes when that was all I had.. now I am assessing the Duramax, I will get back to you on this after 10,000 miles.
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Please do...your response will be interesting!
Duramax Bill
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10-22-2007, 08:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 19' Bambi
mt. Prospect
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 829
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How about the 2.7 liter turbo diesel in my '05 Sprinter? Pulls 5000#, so we've done just fine with a 19' Bambi. Over about 4000 miles in the last year, we averaged 16-17 mpg pulling the trailer. Around Lake Superior, and down into the Arkansas Ozarks. Very steep hills will slow it down a bit, but it has five speeds to work with. I'm very happy-this is my regular transportation for work, too, and I average 22-23 mpg. As much as 25 if I hold it to 60-65 on the highway.
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