'steel knee'-Re the Banks power pack on your 99 Vortec. I put one on my
2000 Trek 2830 and was amazed at the difference, primarily in that it didn't
upshift as much on a slight grade. I can pull grades now in high gear
without shifting and when it does shift it doesn't shift as much as before
the installation. Mileage doesn't seem to be much different; I get about 9
without towing and 8.5 when towing a Honda Accord at highway speeds. In
summary, I think if you were to install it, you would definitely like the
behavior on hills, particularly in the areas of the country where we have a
lot of them, and would definitely notice the difference in horsepower.
Clay Burke
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There are 6 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: Re: Treking around the country
From: Ernie Thorpe <
steel_knee@...>
2. Thinking about another Trek
From:
steel_knee@...
3. Re: Thinking about another Trek
From: "James Bassett" <
jambon@...>
4. Re: Thinking about another Trek
From: "Rick Buddrus" <
rbuddrus@...>
5. Re: Thinking about another Trek
From: "Rick Buddrus" <
rbuddrus@...>
6. Re: Thinking about another Trek
From:
steel_knee@...
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 15:52:07 -0700 (PDT)
From: Ernie Thorpe <
steel_knee@...>
Subject: Re: Re: Treking around the country
---
steel_knee@... wrote:
> --- In Safarifriends@y..., "Gary Wolfer" <gary@r...>
> wrote:
> > My name is Gary Wolfer we recently purchased a 94
> Safari Sahara. We
> live in the country between Lebanon and Albany Or.
> just off 1-5 If
> you are traveling this way you would be more welcome
> to camp at our
> place for a few nites there is electric hook-up here
> and plenty of
> room and a beautiful view. Please feel free to call
> me at out toll
> free# at 1-800-229-5342 and let me know if you would
> like also if you
> are going to be in this area the albany pre rally
> will be august 8th
> thru 11th and the fmca rally is right after that
> many people will be
> going to Redmond in a caravan sounds like fun. Have
> fun on your trip
> I know you will probably need to save money for a
> venture like this
> so feel free to stay here if you like sincerely Gary
>
> Gary, Thank you, that was a very nice offer. Just
> read our mail
> tonight. We are staying the night at Guarnty RV in
> Junction City.
> Looking and kicking tires on new rigs. Have to get
> the tow bar
> brackets on my tow car welding tommorrow, bed them
> hitting a curb
> while trying to make a too tight u-turn. So we will
> be here at leaqst
> tommorrow. Also waiting to pick up mail in Eugene.
> If you have time
> for coffee, my cell number is 8705-794-5086.
>
> Opps, my cell number is area code 805 not 705. Well
we have decided to go to Albany pre-rally. Staying in
Portland tonight after three dqays on coast. Bought a
new tow car in Eugene, a 2002 Outback Sport but
roadmaster brackets for it wouldn't be ready for a
week. Driving alone with wife driving the car has been
a pleasant change for a week.
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2001 23:10:09 -0000
From:
steel_knee@...
Subject: Thinking about another Trek
While kicking tires in Junction City I got serious with a dealer and
got the following offer,
MY perfect 94 Isuzi 2830 with 53,000 miles and $35,800 for a perfect
99 Vortec 2830 with 15,000 miles. I'm considering it since I'm a
little tired of crawling up grades and just bougt a tow car that is
550 lbs heavier than the one I had. Replaced a 2550 ilb 94 Capri XR2
with a 3050 lb 2002 Outback Sport.
ANy comments on the trade numbers, or the idea of going from the
Isuzi to the Workhouse?
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 06:25:30 -0600
From: "James Bassett" <
jambon@...>
Subject: Re: Thinking about another Trek
are you keeping the house part and just exchanging chassis?
Thats what it sounds like. I never heard of this but I guess it would
work out ok if it doesn't cost to much to exchage chassis. Jim
in NM
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2001 01:21:41 -0000
From: "Rick Buddrus" <
rbuddrus@...>
Subject: Re: Thinking about another Trek
Two years ago, when we were looking for a Trek, we drove two older
(93 &94) models)Isuzu's. We live in Arizona and the ability to climb
was important to me since I tow a 98 Jeep Wrangler with lift and 33"
tires. (probably outways your Outback Sport). In any case, I was not
impressed with the Isuzu and decided that I needed the big block
chevy. I then drove a newer Trek that had a big block (454) but was
not the new generation Vortec engine. Impressed but still not sold on
it. Then I drove the 98 with the Vortec motor. I was definetly
impressed and although I originally had no intent of purchasing a new
coach, I did just to get the Vortec motor. My 98 is not a Workhorse
chassis but is considered a P32 and I do not think there is much
difference. I have installed Bilstein Shocks and a Steer Safe. (both
worth the money) Only other thing I am considering is the Banks
setup. I really don't think it is necessary for most users but I have
a habit of modifying just about everything I own and I would like to
see if it really is possible to climb out of Salt River Canyon in
third gear vs second while towing the jeep. With 15,000 miles, maybe
all the bugs have been worked out of the coach by the previous owner.
I hope so because my coach has been a nightmare since I bought it.
Two Generators, two Air Conditioners, three windows replaced, roof
leaks, floor leaks on and on and on. Don't get me wrong, we love our
Trek but I really wish the SMC would get a new dictionary and look up
the phrase "Quality Control". Another story, another day. The
numbers do not sound bad on the trade but as you know, the RV market
is so fickle that what looks good today may be off base tomorrow.
Good luck with your decision.
Rick Buddrus
Tucson
--- In Safarifriends@y..., steel_knee@y... wrote:
> While kicking tires in Junction City I got serious with a dealer
and
> got the following offer,
>
> MY perfect 94 Isuzi 2830 with 53,000 miles and $35,800 for a
perfect
> 99 Vortec 2830 with 15,000 miles. I'm considering it since I'm a
> little tired of crawling up grades and just bougt a tow car that is
> 550 lbs heavier than the one I had. Replaced a 2550 ilb 94 Capri
XR2
> with a 3050 lb 2002 Outback Sport.
>
> ANy comments on the trade numbers, or the idea of going from the
> Isuzi to the Workhouse?
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2001 01:27:39 -0000
From: "Rick Buddrus" <rbuddrus@...>
Subject: Re: Thinking about another Trek
Maybe next time I will check my message for errors before I send it
out. Replace "outways" with "outweighs" please.
Thanks
Rick
Tucson
--- In Safarifriends@y..., steel_knee@y... wrote:
> While kicking tires in Junction City I got serious with a dealer
and
> got the following offer,
>
> MY perfect 94 Isuzi 2830 with 53,000 miles and $35,800 for a
perfect
> 99 Vortec 2830 with 15,000 miles. I'm considering it since I'm a
> little tired of crawling up grades and just bougt a tow car that is
> 550 lbs heavier than the one I had. Replaced a 2550 ilb 94 Capri
XR2
> with a 3050 lb 2002 Outback Sport.
>
> ANy comments on the trade numbers, or the idea of going from the
> Isuzi to the Workhouse?
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2001 04:35:45 -0000
From: steel_knee@...
Subject: Re: Thinking about another Trek
--- In Safarifriends@y..., "Rick Buddrus" <rbuddrus@e...> wrote:
> Two years ago, when we were looking for a Trek, we drove two older
> (93 &94) models)Isuzu's. We live in Arizona and the ability to
climb
> was important to me since I tow a 98 Jeep Wrangler with lift and
33"
> tires. (probably outways your Outback Sport). In any case, I was
not
> impressed with the Isuzu and decided that I needed the big block
> chevy. I then drove a newer Trek that had a big block (454) but was
> not the new generation Vortec engine. Impressed but still not sold
on
> it. Then I drove the 98 with the Vortec motor. I was definetly
> impressed and although I originally had no intent of purchasing a
new
> coach, I did just to get the Vortec motor. My 98 is not a Workhorse
> chassis but is considered a P32 and I do not think there is much
> difference. I have installed Bilstein Shocks and a Steer Safe.
(both
> worth the money) Only other thing I am considering is the Banks
> setup. I really don't think it is necessary for most users but I
have
> a habit of modifying just about everything I own and I would like
to
> see if it really is possible to climb out of Salt River Canyon in
> third gear vs second while towing the jeep. With 15,000 miles,
maybe
> all the bugs have been worked out of the coach by the previous
owner.
> I hope so because my coach has been a nightmare since I bought it.
> Two Generators, two Air Conditioners, three windows replaced, roof
> leaks, floor leaks on and on and on. Don't get me wrong, we love
our
> Trek but I really wish the SMC would get a new dictionary and look
up
> the phrase "Quality Control". Another story, another day. The
> numbers do not sound bad on the trade but as you know, the RV
market
> is so fickle that what looks good today may be off base tomorrow.
>
> Good luck with your decision.
>
> Rick Buddrus
> Tucson
>
> --- In Safarifriends@y..., steel_knee@y... wrote:
> > While kicking tires in Junction City I got serious with a dealer
> and
> > got the following offer,
> >
> > MY perfect 94 Isuzi 2830 with 53,000 miles and $35,800 for a
> perfect
> > 99 Vortec 2830 with 15,000 miles. I'm considering it since I'm a
> > little tired of crawling up grades and just bougt a tow car that
is
> > 550 lbs heavier than the one I had. Replaced a 2550 ilb 94 Capri
> XR2
> > with a 3050 lb 2002 Outback Sport.
> >
> > ANy comments on the trade numbers, or the idea of going from the
> > Isuzi to the Workhouse?
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