| Trip Report (in segments). [message #343137] |
Mon, 06 May 2019 11:53  |
Scott Nutter
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Registered: January 2015
Location: Houston/San Diego
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First of all, this is our first trip with all systems at 100%!!
It has been 4 years of sweat, research, phone calls, and money. But she is worth it!!
1st leg, Houston to New Orleans.
The Paterson 455 with the MSD EFI is purring like a kitten. Zero issues, but with all the drag from the AC's, roof pod, and towing a Tracker my MPG is right at 7 MPG. But I'm good with that because she likes doing the speed limit plus about 5 MPH on top of that at times. The 80mm brakes are working fine, especially with being as heavy as we are. But I do see Dave Lenzi's mid wheel disc brake setup in the future.
The biggest improvement I've noticed on this leg is the drivability after putting on new ride height sensors that actually work! It really is driving with a couple of fingers with crosswinds and passing semi's to boot. It's a whole new experience! I actually think a person could drive this while drinking a martini and smoking a cigar (maybe more on that on the 2nd leg update!). But I also see the Keith V Microlevel system in the future.
It was amazing how much les fatigued I was after the 400 mile drive to New Orleans. Another first for me... I know I will have some issues in the years, or months ahead, but I'm a believer in "if you treat the coach right, she will treat you right".
I would like to thank everyone who has helped out to get her to 100%, and the forum members with their informative posts.
This truly is our funnest trip to date!!
Next leg, New Orleans to Gulf shores state campgrounds!!
Scott Nutter.
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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