Side rad vs rear rad?

[Cat320]

Originally Posted by Gary RVRoamer

Perhaps, but I think the main reason is that those high end models have larger engines that need more cooling. There is a practical limit to how many square inches of radiator you can get in a rear mount without totally obscuring the engine and the rear cap. There is also a real limit on how much air you can move through the rear, and how cool that air is. A side radiator can be larger, the fan pulls somewhat cooler outside air across the radiator, CAC and a/c condenser.

Yep. Also the side radiator is pulling in 'cleaner' air than the rear model that pulls in dust, etc, that is kicked up by the rear wheels.

[flaggship1]

Originally Posted by Air Baron

Sure Bert. Why don't you go travelling in that RV of yours, instead of posting on this forum 10 times a day.

We're going full time November 7th. Hope to see ya out there. Maybe I offer ya cold or hot beverage and try to help you remove the thorn from your paw. Cheer Up... sorry to have offended you.

For the record - the OP asked...
"Why is a side rad prefered over rear rad in a DP."

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