Hi again!
I'd be interested in hearing what a few GMCer's have for typical 'wet
weight' of their MotorHomes.
Mostly, it is just curiosity on my part, but I'd like to do the calculations
and see what appears to be the appropriate axle ratios- both for 'most
people' as well as the real heavy hauliers towing "His and Her's" matching
'76 Eldorados etc. I know the ring and pinion manufacturers can and will do
any ratio you like if you buy ~100+ sets, and perhaps a different ratio
might be more suitable if one day they're manufactured. There may alternate
ratios that would work better if people really are loading those units up.
Within the physical limits of that case/carrier there may be even more
attractive ratios?
One possibility is to go for a REALLY short set of gears like a 3.73-4.33
and use a Caspro style system in overdrive for people who don't need quite
that much 'dig'. Or the regular fashion for people hauling truly enormous
loads, to yield a 4.56 - 4.88 type ratio.
Anyone who has a good solid number for loaded weight of your unit, and toad
if any, please drop a line! Also please indicate pounds or kilograms, and
the length of the unit (23' or 26')
Thanks
Brent
I'd be interested in hearing what a few GMCer's have for typical 'wet
weight' of their MotorHomes.
Mostly, it is just curiosity on my part, but I'd like to do the calculations
and see what appears to be the appropriate axle ratios- both for 'most
people' as well as the real heavy hauliers towing "His and Her's" matching
'76 Eldorados etc. I know the ring and pinion manufacturers can and will do
any ratio you like if you buy ~100+ sets, and perhaps a different ratio
might be more suitable if one day they're manufactured. There may alternate
ratios that would work better if people really are loading those units up.
Within the physical limits of that case/carrier there may be even more
attractive ratios?
One possibility is to go for a REALLY short set of gears like a 3.73-4.33
and use a Caspro style system in overdrive for people who don't need quite
that much 'dig'. Or the regular fashion for people hauling truly enormous
loads, to yield a 4.56 - 4.88 type ratio.
Anyone who has a good solid number for loaded weight of your unit, and toad
if any, please drop a line! Also please indicate pounds or kilograms, and
the length of the unit (23' or 26')
Thanks
Brent
