How's that new coach? February 04, 2012, 07:42:27 am Yahoo Message Number: 128339Bob, Glad I could help. Let me know when you decide. Mike
Re: How's that new coach? Reply #1 – February 04, 2012, 08:27:05 am Yahoo Message Number: 128342We've owned 2 Lazy Daze's (MB & RB) and 2 Foretravel's (36ft and 40ft). About the only thing I could add to Mike's fine posting is mpg. For our current 450hp 40 footer, lifetime (100,000+ miles so far) mpg is 8.5 and we regularly better that, even towing our Honda Element (so total weight is 34,000 lbs). Certainly, if/when we downsize again we'd get a used RB. We would not even consider another RV brand. The feature I missed the most in downsizing was the Foretravel's retarder (acts like a "Jake brake" but is a bolt-on to the transmission) that does most of the braking. The thing I wouldn't miss is the higher maintenance cost of a DP.best, paul"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive... to breath, to think, to enjoy, to love."~ Marcus AureliusThank you Mike, that was very informative and exactly the type of Quoteinformation I was looking for. Its not very often one would have the opportunity to talk with someone like you that has had a class A similar to ours and also owned both LD and BF to compare...priceless! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
How's that new coach? "Tow/Haul" Reply #2 – February 04, 2012, 09:19:34 am Yahoo Message Number: 128345Paul, the "Tow/Haul" feature on the Ford transmission in a way acts as an automatic down-shifter when activated. The initial application of the foot brake activates the feature and is very helpful on long down-grades. I leave the T/H turned on most of the time while pulling the CRV. I have noticed NO change in fuel mileage while in use. In addition the T/H feature ups the RPM at the up-shift points to minimumize strain on the transmission. Mike
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