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I have lots of questions. The more I read the archives and other info
on the net the more I need answers.
1 What is the GVWR of a mid 80's FC35? What about CCC? Are there any
problems with one axle or wheel position being overloaded? What is the
empty weight of an FC35 ?
2.What about turning radius? I see the newer chassis advertising wheel
cuts from 50 to 56. What is the wheel cut of a BB?
3.What is the torque rating of the 3208T? Does the Allison 4 spd.
handle this power well?
4.Do all the BB's (FC) have only electric water heaters with motor aid
or did they offer a gas heater? If not has anyone retrofitted one?
5. Fuel mileage: Most of the posts I read talk about 6 or 7 mpg. This
does sound right for a heavy vehicle that is as aerodynamic as a 4x8
sheet of plywood but I also see some who claim closer to 10. Which is
likely? I am aware that mpg varies by driver, conditions and egos.
5. I am watching the posts about batteries. I still find it hard to
believe that BB would not supply a seperate starting battery. The 6
volts are NOT designed for the heavy instant load of a starter motor. I
I think the installation of at least a series 31 would be my first mod.
6. Storage space. I understand this is lacking. Where do you put:
hoses, cords, tools, boards, jack, spare parts, etc.? I have a tripod
stellite internet system and wonder how I could transport the dish.

Thanks : Bruce
no BB YET!

Bruce, Vintage bird site will have most of your answers.

http://vintagebirds.com/
go to history section under 'pictures' or 'model year changes'.

4X8 sheet?? more like 8X12 sheet of plywood, once you get up to
highway speed you can unhook the toad and it should follow in draft.

Topic of overloaded, I drive my commercial dumptruck overloaded by as
much as 4 ton on the axle, without problems. the ratings understate
the ability of the rig. Tires however would be an issue in overload
as a motorhome will get ten years out of the tread, far past the life
of the rubber integrity.

Greg
94ptRomoland Ca
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "birdshill123"
wrote:
>
> I have lots of questions. The more I read the archives and other
info
> on the net the more I need answers.
> 1 What is the GVWR of a mid 80's FC35? What about CCC? Are there
any
> problems with one axle or wheel position being overloaded? What is
the
> empty weight of an FC35 ?
> 2.What about turning radius? I see the newer chassis advertising
wheel
> cuts from 50 to 56. What is the wheel cut of a BB?
> 3.What is the torque rating of the 3208T? Does the Allison 4 spd.
> handle this power well?
> 4.Do all the BB's (FC) have only electric water heaters with motor
aid
> or did they offer a gas heater? If not has anyone retrofitted one?
> 5. Fuel mileage: Most of the posts I read talk about 6 or 7 mpg.
This
> does sound right for a heavy vehicle that is as aerodynamic as a
4x8
> sheet of plywood but I also see some who claim closer to 10. Which
is
> likely? I am aware that mpg varies by driver, conditions and egos.
> 5. I am watching the posts about batteries. I still find it hard to
> believe that BB would not supply a seperate starting battery. The 6
> volts are NOT designed for the heavy instant load of a starter
motor. I
> I think the installation of at least a series 31 would be my first
mod.
> 6. Storage space. I understand this is lacking. Where do you put:
> hoses, cords, tools, boards, jack, spare parts, etc.? I have a
tripod
> stellite internet system and wonder how I could transport the dish.
>
> Thanks : Bruce
> no BB YET!
>

Hi Bruce,

I had my '87 FC35 weighed last month, wheel by wheel. All cabinets were full as
it was loaded for an extended trip and the results showed the front axle to be
right at design weight. The rear axle was about 2000 pounds under rated weight.
Now my wife wants to add another roof pod so she can carry more stuff ....


Jack
'87 FC35 "Traveller" (for sale)
Franklin, NC

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