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Old 04-30-2005, 09:20 AM   #4
BravestDog
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Originally posted by warpath:
That's a pretty Kdub, but I think it is going to be a toughy to sell with 4 bunks in the back instead of a queen bed. Also that manual tranny will be a deal breaker for most looking at a high end rig like that.
Why would they build a new rig with a manual tranny instead of an automatic tranny?

Is it because a manual gets you more power to the wheels, less wasted energy?

I've heard that an automatic transmission looses about 20-25% of the power compared to a manual. Does this sound correct?

The bunks would be great if you traveled with kids or people you didn't want to sleep side by side with but maybe a poor choice for a husband wife team.
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