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10-29-2006, 10:54 PM
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More than one rivet loose
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Los Alamos
, New Mexico
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Wow What a Difference! With the diesel.
Well I Towed my patched up Classic from West Yellowstone to La Grande, OR over the last two days. I must say the Diesel engine is quite an improvement over the Gas engine of my old truck.
I was climbing up through a 7000 ft pass with the trailer in tow and not loosing any speed. Just for kicks I stepped on the accelerator and she gained speed going up hill at 7000 ft! Cool.
Additionally I am geting 30% better fuel milage with only 8% increase in fuel cost. That is 22% cheaper per mile of towing. I expect my non towing milage to exceed the non towing milage of the old truck.
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Michelle TAC MT-0
Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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10-29-2006, 11:39 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Placerville
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
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It is amazing how near tragedies become beautiful rebirths. I wish you forever to tow on in safety.
Neil.
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Neil and Lynn Holman
FreshAir #12407
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Kirk Creek, Big Sur, Ca. coast.
1966 Trade Wind
1971 Buick Centurion convertible
455 cid
1969 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
455 cid
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10-30-2006, 12:01 AM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,790
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I had not realized the difference would be that significant. Impressive numbers and with your truck not even broken in for at least part of the trip I can only assume the mileage will get better yet. Something I need to consider once I'm able to drive again and look for an alternate tow vehicle. Thanks for sharing that.
Barry
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10-30-2006, 04:13 AM
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Rivet Master
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1956 30' Sovereign of the Road
1963 16' Bambi
Southeastern Area
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Michelle, is good to know that the ill effects of your untoward event are beginning to dissapate, and some things are even better now than before. Tow on safely and keep the faith.
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10-30-2006, 06:34 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2004 16' International CCD
1997 25' Safari
hamilton
, Montana
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 387
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Hi Michelle, glad you made it back to La Grande,,, am amazed at the mileage improvement,, knew about the power, take care,, donna ps,, pictures, pictures
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10-30-2006, 06:40 AM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,159
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Good luck with the new diesel. Hope to see you on the road.
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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10-30-2006, 07:39 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1971 31' Sovereign
Joseph
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Michelle I have seen your posts a few times over the weekend, funny thing is we are in Joseph, OR. Congradulations on your new truck
Larry and Nicole
71 31' Sovereign
2000 F350 Crewcab Powerstroke
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10-30-2006, 07:49 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Diesel schmiesel! What color did you get? Okay -- a for me...
Years ago I had a station wagon with an optional larger gas engine. This thing had kick -- until I tried to pass up near Yellowstone. It sure drove home the altitude problem with normal aspiration. My '06 Duramax still has the one-stage turbo. I recall that Dodge & Ford were going to the two-stage turbos earlier in the transition on the new emission standards. Two-stage is supposed to give more boost. You'll love it whichever turbo you have!
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10-30-2006, 09:09 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1957 30' Sovereign of the Road
Bellevue
, Full-timing
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 143
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Congrats on the new TV, I look forward to being back out in that area. My last job had me visiting LaGrande on a regular basis - go visit Stawberry Mt. for us!
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Originally Posted by Canoe stream
My '06 Duramax still has the one-stage turbo. I recall that Dodge & Ford were going to the two-stage turbos earlier in the transition on the new emission standards. Two-stage is supposed to give more boost. You'll love it whichever turbo you have!
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Of course that two-stage will come with the price of seeking out the new fuel BTW...
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10-30-2006, 11:24 AM
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More than one rivet loose
Currently Looking...
Los Alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,756
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If you see me on the road you will know it.
Silver Truck with Silver trailer.
She is turning heads already!
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Michelle TAC MT-0
Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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10-30-2006, 11:25 AM
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More than one rivet loose
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Los Alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,756
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I may be up your way later this week.
The closest Rhino dealer is in Enterprise.
I have seen a few Airstream parked in the yards on the way to Wallowa lake. One of them Yours?
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Michelle TAC MT-0
Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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10-30-2006, 11:27 AM
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More than one rivet loose
Currently Looking...
Los Alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2006
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It is silver. My third color choise. I do love the turbo. I was getting pretty consistant 10" boost at 7000 ft. Down lower it maybe 0 if not accelerating.
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Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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