Many thanks to all who offered advice here to my numerous questions. 2005 Winnie Vectra 400hp Cummins 37,000 miles replaced 30' Winnie gasser with Ford V10. Trip was Tampa FL to Jacksonville NC to St Cloud MN approx 2500 miles
+'s
seemingly infinite power compared to V10
engine brake wonderful
very quiet
surprising stable on windy days, much better than 30' gasser and 38' gasser rental.
easy to maneuver once I got used to it
almost unbelievable amount of storage I am sure we will never use completely
got a repair facility referral from a friend that owns a trucking company
-'s
User manual not nearly as comprehensive as it could be
typical used vehicle several things need repair
will find out how good extended warranty is
-- item
90 miles from home some type of engine failure sudden "smoke" then very rapid engine temp increase shut it off immediately
serpentine belt was broke but belt and tensioner were replaced 2 years ago so belt failure somewhat unlikely
suspect blown hose or radiator (trucker friend says blown turbo would've spewed oil all over)
**** happens, just glad it didn't happen in NC mountains or area with no shoulder
learned about waiting for a tow truck big enough for a DP
will find out next week the damage
thx again for all the advice.
mark in MN
+'s
seemingly infinite power compared to V10
engine brake wonderful
very quiet
surprising stable on windy days, much better than 30' gasser and 38' gasser rental.
easy to maneuver once I got used to it
almost unbelievable amount of storage I am sure we will never use completely
got a repair facility referral from a friend that owns a trucking company
-'s
User manual not nearly as comprehensive as it could be
typical used vehicle several things need repair
will find out how good extended warranty is
-- item
90 miles from home some type of engine failure sudden "smoke" then very rapid engine temp increase shut it off immediately
serpentine belt was broke but belt and tensioner were replaced 2 years ago so belt failure somewhat unlikely
suspect blown hose or radiator (trucker friend says blown turbo would've spewed oil all over)
**** happens, just glad it didn't happen in NC mountains or area with no shoulder
learned about waiting for a tow truck big enough for a DP
will find out next week the damage
thx again for all the advice.
mark in MN