Thread: Is the 5-speed used in campers/vans like a W123 4-speed with an extra-low first?
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Old 02-12-2013, 11:03 AM
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yes, but keep in mind the manual clutch needs a tall rear, using a granny 1st gives your clutch a break, and leaves the 1:1 top gear to work on the 224!

most motorhomes have 4.1 or 556 or shorter even rear... think why 50ish is their top speed... it's not all about wind resistance! those big number rear gears limit via max RPM.
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