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03-17-2006, 08:30 AM
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Caterpillar has published a document which addresses coach owner concerns and questions regarding their motorhomes performance. The document goes into quite a bit of detail describing the variables attributing to performance and fuel efficiency.
Although the information was developed on, and references CAT engines, it applies to other manufactures performance as well. Certainly the information pertaining to HP requirements to offset resistance and the relation to fuel economy applies to all motorhomes, gas and diesel alike.
Thanks Caterpillar  The document is full of good information.
Grab a cup of coffee, get a comfortable seat, and enjoy.
Caterpillars Understanding Coach/RV Performance
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03-17-2006, 08:30 AM
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Caterpillar has published a document which addresses coach owner concerns and questions regarding their motorhomes performance. The document goes into quite a bit of detail describing the variables attributing to performance and fuel efficiency.
Although the information was developed on, and references CAT engines, it applies to other manufactures performance as well. Certainly the information pertaining to HP requirements to offset resistance and the relation to fuel economy applies to all motorhomes, gas and diesel alike.
Thanks Caterpillar The document is full of good information.
Grab a cup of coffee, get a comfortable seat, and enjoy.
Caterpillars Understanding Coach/RV Performance
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03-19-2006, 02:07 PM
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This is very much worth taking the time to read.
Thank you Joe-K
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03-22-2006, 03:33 PM
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While the article was written with DP owners in mind, lots of the info relates to ALL RV operators.
Fred
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03-30-2006, 01:17 PM
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Thanks for the info Joe. You get my vote for the most knowledgeable moderator on this forum.
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03-31-2006, 05:12 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Joe-K:
Caterpillar has published a document which addresses coach owner concerns and questions regarding their motorhomes performance. The document goes into quite a bit of detail describing the variables attributing to performance and fuel efficiency.
Although the information was developed on, and references CAT engines, it applies to other manufactures performance as well. Certainly the information pertaining to HP requirements to offset resistance and the relation to fuel economy applies to all motorhomes, gas and diesel alike.
Thanks Caterpillar The document is full of good information.
Grab a cup of coffee, get a comfortable seat, and enjoy.
Caterpillars Understanding Coach/RV Performance
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Joe: I could not get the link to open.
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03-31-2006, 06:32 AM
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I may be pulling a fiver
but this was excellent reading,
i see now why the headwind the other day was kicking my tail
everyone should read this
thanks again
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03-31-2006, 10:06 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rogueii:
Joe: I could not get the link to open. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
The link is a .pdf file so you will need to be sure that you have Adobe Reader installed on our PC.
Adobe Reader is a free program available for download.
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03-31-2006, 01:53 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by 3huskies:
Thanks for the info Joe. You get my vote for the most knowledgeable moderator on this forum. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Wouldn't touch that one.....  
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04-25-2006, 03:39 PM
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I guess Cummins did a similar article to the one Cat did. Sure slowed me down and now the higher prices will mean I'll be the pusher in my pusher 
Cummins MPG Guide
Happy Travels,
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