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Old 04-30-2012, 10:00 AM   #9 (permalink)
JasonG
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Really good write up SlowMover.
After break in it should go up some more.
4.7 isn't terrible, I've been in Cats that get 5s on the hwy if going boogetty and 6 if turned down.

Above all the lowered stress from the better ride is more than worth it.
I used to drive and non CDL drivers don't get the body stress the older vehicles put on you by the end of the day. Bad memories of an International that always sat behind the barn. Nobody liked driving that beast. Bad steering wheel angle, harsh suspension and noisy. Best thing about it was when you shut it down and got out.
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I can't understand why my MPG's are so low..........
21,000lb, 41' Toy Haulers are rough on FE!
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