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Warpath · 09-22-2004, 05:39 PM

Gary -

My FLD is 12'. Remember we had a 4' integral sleeper we cut off making the cab it's 12' length. The huge difference wont necessarily be the overall length, we will drop from 40' to 36' 8", but the wheel base will be the big difference. My current wheel base is 28'! Also the cut rate on my FLD is not the 55 degree that is on the M2 and most new Class 8's. Maneuverability will be night and day with the M2.

Now I am loosing a few things by making this move. That 28' wheel base is awesome on the highway. I really am going to miss the 280 gallon fuel capacity. And the M11 power will be missed on steep grades. But as I have mentioned the majority of our usage requires the maneuverability and not the highway prowess the current rig has.

Bill

09-22-2004, 05:39 PM	#7
Warpath Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 768	Gary - My FLD is 12'. Remember we had a 4' integral sleeper we cut off making the cab it's 12' length. The huge difference wont necessarily be the overall length, we will drop from 40' to 36' 8", but the wheel base will be the big difference. My current wheel base is 28'! Also the cut rate on my FLD is not the 55 degree that is on the M2 and most new Class 8's. Maneuverability will be night and day with the M2. Now I am loosing a few things by making this move. That 28' wheel base is awesome on the highway. I really am going to miss the 280 gallon fuel capacity. And the M11 power will be missed on steep grades. But as I have mentioned the majority of our usage requires the maneuverability and not the highway prowess the current rig has. Bill __________________ 2012 Showhauler 28'6" Motorhome on a Columbia w/ 450 Mercedes.