| [GMCnet] The more things change, the more they stay the same [message #242136] |
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In the March 2013 edition of motorHome magazine is a review of a new Winnebago vista motorhome. It is called a 26' model but actually measures 26' 11" long. Powered by a Ford V10 running through a 5 speed transmission and 4:88 final drive, and weighing only a bit more than our GMCs (13,780 pounds GVW) it gets 7.5 mpg. Yes it is a breadbox in shape and a bit wider and higher on the outside (not all that much wider/higher on the inside), but even running through a thoroughly modern efi engine with computer controlled spark, knock sensor and with a modern computer controlled five speed transmission it still consumes more fuel than most of our 40 year old wonders. Makes one question many of our attempts to "modernize" our drive lines, doesn't it!
The article goes on to talk about a 6 percent grade they took in third gear (two down from their top gear) at 4,000 RPMs in order to maintain 58 mph. We came over both the Siskiyou pass and the grapevine on the I5 (both at least that steep) in our top gear at 3000 RPMs while maintaining 55 mph without going to WOT. Oh, and it costs $88,000. Interesting.
Jerry
Jerry Work
The Dovetail Joint
Fine furniture designed & hand crafted
in the 1907 former Masonic Temple building
in historic Kerby, OR
http://jerrywork.com
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Jerry & Sharon Work
78 Royale
Kerby, OR
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