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Forum: DRV Luxury Suites 01-30-2019, 07:00 PM
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Posted By Chance
It should be mentioned that as transmissions have...

It should be mentioned that as transmissions have greater number of gears and with wider overall gear range, while providing tight gear spacing, that final gearing becomes less important.

I was...
Forum: DRV Luxury Suites 01-29-2019, 06:39 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,746
Posted By Chance
In that case, keep it really simple for it to...

In that case, keep it really simple for it to make more sense. Gearing, or gearboxes, can increase torque but not power. The output torque of a gear box can be higher than its input torque, but its...
Forum: DRV Luxury Suites 01-29-2019, 04:24 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,746
Posted By Chance
Speed has very little to do with it because you’d...

Speed has very little to do with it because you’d end up with variable displacement motors at axles which would keep pressure up and fluid flow relatively low at high pressures. That’s the best...
Forum: DRV Luxury Suites 01-29-2019, 04:03 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,746
Posted By Chance
Hydraulics have been tried many times, but it...

Hydraulics have been tried many times, but it keeps losing out to electric because of various reasons. I’ve seen some buses and commercial delivery trucks that had hydraulic accumulators to provide...
Forum: DRV Luxury Suites 01-28-2019, 02:37 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,746
Posted By Chance
Yes Bob, that’s well outside the towing range of...

Yes Bob, that’s well outside the towing range of the Ford 6.2L V8. In the F-450 chassis with a V10, along with 4.88 gears, it meets minimum requirement but there isn’t enough buffer for comfort. I...
Forum: DRV Luxury Suites 01-28-2019, 01:29 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,746
Posted By Chance
I would bet (invest) based on future shift away...

I would bet (invest) based on future shift away from diesel towards gasoline engines, often aided by electrification to provide low-end torque buyers prefer for towing.

Overall the RV industry is...
Forum: DRV Luxury Suites 01-28-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,746
Posted By Chance
That’s very interesting information in table and...

That’s very interesting information in table and video. :thumb:

When it comes to highway-towing energy consumption, we should all know by now that trailer weight and length isn’t as important as...
Forum: DRV Luxury Suites 01-28-2019, 03:26 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,746
Posted By Chance
In my opinion, economics are not too favorable...

In my opinion, economics are not too favorable yet for electric because RV trailers don’t get driven enough miles to pay for the investment. The electric range pulling a 5er would be unacceptably...
Forum: DRV Luxury Suites 01-28-2019, 02:46 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,746
Posted By Chance
I’ve seen several reports similar to one below...

I’ve seen several reports similar to one below stating that Ford is looking at building an All-Electric F-150. Chevy supposedly has similar plans. I doubt either will be able to do serious towing...
Forum: DRV Luxury Suites 01-27-2019, 06:22 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,746
Posted By Chance
Relative to RV industry, I would guess the truck...

Relative to RV industry, I would guess the truck with best towing capacity while running on gasoline is positioned best for future sales.
Forum: DRV Luxury Suites 01-27-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,746
Posted By Chance
GM is probably at a slight disadvantage by not...

GM is probably at a slight disadvantage by not having a diesel for 1/2-ton. I’ve read that diesels in that segment aren’t as important as on 3/4- and 1-ton, but I expect the future 3.0-L inline-6...
Forum: DRV Luxury Suites 01-26-2019, 10:15 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,746
Posted By Chance
The new GM tailgate looks awesome to me as long...

The new GM tailgate looks awesome to me as long as it holds up (durability wise), and doesn’t add too much weight or cost. Just seen videos, but it appears very practical. Not only the step, but...
Forum: DRV Luxury Suites 01-26-2019, 07:47 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,746
Posted By Chance
A cousin recently purchased a Chevy 1/2 ton. He...

A cousin recently purchased a Chevy 1/2 ton. He wanted a Ford F-150 but Chevy was significantly cheaper. In my opinion there is nothing wrong with lower-price items, particularly when they offer...
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