Skimping on a good cooler isn't a very productive way to save $50-100. If you keep the temps in check you will eliminate the vast majority of towing related trans failures. I have one on my street/drag car and it keeps 600hp in check with a 4000 rpm converter You want ones with end tanks and crossflow design like these. These ones with the pipe snaking around with fins stuck on are the worst type. When I get my falc it will certainly be kitted out with these items. I highly recommend the best trans cooler you can get, most standard ones are rubbish. I knew from experience in my street/drag car that driving with a locked converter dramatically reduces trans temps. I though I might try to change my driving style and realised that when held in 3rd the converter lock up was engaged almost the whole time.
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It had obviously heated it up to boiling.Īt this point we had 1700km to go on our trip plus some more serious ranges, so were considering hiring more suitabe tow car as we doubted the EF would make it.
After we drove up the first small range I stopped to check the boat, and saw trans fluid dripping from under our borrowed falcon. When we say, "we made it," that's what we mean ™ we didn't just assemble it we made it.I sort of figured this out just by driving it, but I am more mechanically minded when it comes to cars than most people (I own a home built drag car). The result is an optimized design, in both materials and components, which has been tested and verified at maximum linear strain.Īll of our core products are designed, engineered and manufactured at our plant in Vancouver, Washington, with virtually every process done under the same roof. Stress in the steel is pinpointed, and the design is manipulated to remove it. The automotive, architectural and biomedical industries, among others, also use finite elemental analysis.Įvery FEA design is displayed as a full-scale, three-dimensional object, which engineers can rotate and study on the screen as they apply thousands of pounds of force across the load-bearing components. If that sounds complicated, that’s because it is - FEA is the same method NASA scientists use to test their new designs. ROADMASTER’s computerized testing method is called “FEA,” which stands for “Finite Elemental Analysis.” ROADMASTER was the first towing products manufacturer to use computerized testing - as well as “real world” physical testing - to ensure structural integrity, longevity, and the safety of your family. The result is a uniform, thick and extremely durable finish - three times stronger than solvent-based paint. In this process, charged particles of pigment are sprayed onto the surface of the tow bar, then baked at more than 400 degrees. This finish exceeds all 500-hour salt spray, high-impact and extreme weather standards. A lustrous, high-tech powder coat finish for maximum durability.Stainless steel looks better, lasts longer and prevents corrosion that binds - ROADMASTER tow bars are the most rust-free in the industry. Solid stainless steel inner arms for smooth, trouble-free operation and easy maintenance. When you reach your destination, the Falcon 2 conveniently stores out of the way on the back of the motorhome. This mechanism is so reliable and safe that it's been used since 1984 on more than 250,000 Falcon and StowMaster™ tow bars. Other tow bars have steel riding on steel. Self-lubricating nylon bushings eliminate friction between the inner and outer arms for smooth, easy operation.You can’t say this about many things in life but connecting the Falcon 2 is just like horseshoes - “close” is good enough! The largest hook-up radius in the industry means you don’t waste time lining up your towed vehicle.
Simply pin them in place and then drive your motorhome away and the arms automatically center and lock in place. Telescoping, independently-adjustable inner arms are easy to maneuver into position. Guardian™, Stowaway and the Tow Defender). (These baseplates also make it extremely easy to attach accessories such as the Thanks to an exclusive, self-supporting quick-disconnect system, one person can easily connect or disconnect the Falcon 2 in seconds.
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