rockfish2001 Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Opinions on 2001 FL70 with cat 3126 300hp/860 torque. How would this be towing 18k, compared to a chevy dually diesel. Flat, and mountains. 145k on engine. I had a Ford F700, and it stopped great, but small 6.6 diesel lacked power, and the ride was not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigg-limo Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 I had an '04 FL60 with a C6 Cat. Had same ratings as to what you're looking at, with air ride suspension, seats, and cab. I personally think you'll be happier with the bigger truck than the Chevy. Performance wise, I think the FL70 will have a slight edge,....but stopping and handling, it will be night and day. Through the mountains, you're gonna slow down some, depending on the grade. On the flats,...it should just hum along. If I wouldn't have never gotten sucked into upgrading to the M2,....I'd probably still have mine. 2001 Kenworth T600, Cat 3406E, 525 hp, 18sp, 3.55 gear ratio2012 41' Keystone Fuzion 399 Toyhauler2005 Chevy 3500 DRW Crew Cab2006 Dodge 2500 Mega Cab2006 Dodge 3500 DRW Quad Cab2010 Kawasaki Teryx2012 Kawasaki Teryx 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
house Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 I had a volvo with a 13 speed and a fl50 with a six speed, both 200ish hp cat 3126 and let me tell you in the hills the 13 speed was far better than the 6 speed, there is just not enough gear split with the auto and most hills i would be at 35 mph bouncing between gears. But compared to a dually you will think it is awesome, at least i did! I guess as far as comfort it depends on some other options, air ride cab, air ride suspension etc. the fl70 can be everything from a limo to a work truck and everything in between so it really depends on how it was spec'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 That truck has been setting at Kansas RV for some time. Should be able to get a deal on it. There is some rust on the window frames, manual crank windows and some rust on the hitch. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 The Crew Chief is quite comfortable and a pretty nice truck. Depending on how it was outfitted it is pretty heavy. You will find it slow on hills with an 18K trailer but it should pull the flats just fine. If you are not in a hurry it will get you up the hills, it will just take awhile and it may hunt gears, as stated above. Compared to a modern heavy-pickup like a Dodge 5500 it will not perform as well. But it will stop the 18K (probably) better. And it will cost FAR less....or at least it should. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfish2001 Posted October 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 That's the truck. Anything that I should be worried about, that's not up to par? I've heard good, and bad on the Cat 3126. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 I would have a diesel shop check the truck over good. It has been setting for several months. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJW Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 We had a new 99 F350 Dully 7.3, Auto, 4:10 extended cab pulling a 18,000 GVW fiver. We upgraded to a 3126B 300HP 860lb torque FL50. Nice upgrade better ride, view and braking. The 3126B was a great engine. When we upgraded our 5ver to a 21,000 GVW the 3126B feel back to JV status. We upgraded to a 99 Volvo 770 with 10sp Auto shift and 525 HP. We were back on the A team. My recommendation is by all the truck you can afford the first time. Way cheaper. Dennis USA Master Sergeant Ret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urwiller Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I had that engine in a 33k pound Safari MH towing a 4K Jeep with the six speed Allison trans. ... Plenty of pull in the East, a little slow in big mountains out West. With 155k when I sold it she was still running strong, used no oil, got an honest 9 mpg. Required valve adjustment was the only maint cost other than oil/filter/belts/coolant changes. GOOD ENGINE...lots in Marine use that work harder than rv apps. Where did these lines come from?? Arrrgh...been that kind of day. Happy Trails, 06 Monaco Dynasty//07 Hummer H3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Where did these lines come from?? Arrrgh...been that kind of day. You inadvertently clicked on the "Strikethrough" button (the one with the uppercase "S" with the line through it) when you composed your post. I've fixed it for you. Phil 2002 Teton Royal Aspen 2003 Kenworth T2000 - Cat C12 380/430 1450/1650, FreedomLine, 3.36 - TOTO . . . he's not in Kansas anymore. ET Air Hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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