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03-16-2017, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Sandy Swede
BTW, thank you for your service. Steel Tigers, right?
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Thanks and right you are.
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03-16-2017, 03:48 PM
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#44
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Winnebago Owners Club Vintage RV Owners Club
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Location: Cherry Creek, BC Canada
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Originally Posted by Mr_D
My justification was: I wanted a DP so I bought a DP. But then, once you get to 38' or so you almost have to get a diesel due to the weight. The last three DP's we bought were "our last one ever", that was in '00, '02 and now in '15 with the present rig.
And then life happens, late DW really never got to enjoy this rig or retirement.
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We can still feel your pain.
Our condolences on your loss.
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03-25-2017, 07:32 PM
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#45
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Winnebago Owners Club Solo Rvers Club
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Fulltime Traveler
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Maybe this video I recorded will help........................
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03-25-2017, 07:52 PM
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Thor Owners Club
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Good clip Jerry
Thanks for the clip Jerry. We enjoyed it And we are one of those who would agree with you. Go with a DP
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03-25-2017, 09:51 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Milford,CT.
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Push the button for air brakes?
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03-27-2017, 10:11 AM
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Location: Harrah, OK
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Originally Posted by mike brez
Push the button for air brakes?
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He apparently does not understand an Engine Brake (exhaust brake or jake brake)... really doesn't have anything to do with the "Air Brakes", other than saving brake pads.
Other than that, still good info to consider.
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03-27-2017, 11:13 AM
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#49
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Winnebago Owners Club Solo Rvers Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TRebel
He apparently does not understand an Engine Brake (exhaust brake or jake brake)... really doesn't have anything to do with the "Air Brakes", other than saving brake pads. Other than that, still good info to consider.
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They are 2 different systems that accomplish the same thing, right?
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03-27-2017, 02:36 PM
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Since the subject is gas vs. diesel, he only touched on the real reason for a few seconds. The rest of the video dealt with engine, door, seating and generator placements. In theory, a gas engine could be placed just the same way, but a diesel is used because of fuel effiency. Yes, a gas engine can be built in any horsepower you want, but fuel usage could be unacceptable.
A gas engine has more braking than a diesel, thus the necessity of adding exhaust or Jake brakes to diesels making them better than a gas engine in that regard.
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