motor Home power

[Mark Ruset]

I am very satisfied with my 2018 F53 V10 motorhome, I previously had a 1999 V10 in a Class C E450 chassis. The 2018 pulls the trailer effortlessly. Like what was said , it all depends on your total weight. For me I couldn't be anymore happier.

[jimmyparker]

Ultra Rv has programs for 3 valve V-10's that helps to the tune of 50hp and 50 foot pounds of torque and helps some with the down shifting problems. They cost $495 but each one is tailored to your RV, they send you a hand held device to pull your strategy code, you ship it back and in a few days you get it back with the new program. You can tell the difference backing it out of the driveway!

[James Perrone]

I have been towing with a v10. 33 ft Rv for 15 years
First one 2002 brand new. What a dog. But it served its purpose was good to me.
Traded up to a 2011 Thor v10. What a difference. Way more power better stopping
Oh course you have to run up a hill. foot to floor but it does a good job.
Don’t by new rv. Buy used it’s a much better deal bugs worked out

[XSTOCKER]

Good info and keep it coming. Anyone pulling an enclosed trailer with an 8.1 chevy?
Looks like some of the newer V10 Fords have an 8k towing package.

[jimmyparker]

Terry, I used an 8.1 powered Winnebago for 14 years, it was trouble free with the exception of the front brakes, front calipers were replaced a couple of times and the dash air was terrible no matter what I tried. The advantages of the 8.1 is the power and they were equipped with Allison transmissions in the workhorse chassis. I have a v-10 Ford now and really miss the 8.1 and Allison. If you can find a clean unit with the 8.1 I highly recommend.

[Daran Summerton]

6-7 mpg is unbearable to contemplate for me. The Ford transit hightop tows 7500 easily with the twin turbo and gets 15-16. Hope to have one soon!!

[Larry Hill]

For us the worst time we had with our gas burner was towing and getting fuel. Sometimes a real pain in the..... That's racing!

[Marc LaBrecque]

All with common sense. The ford V10 at this time is your only gas choice . Yes there noisey and rev high . But used properly do a "OK" job The workhorse 8.1 coupled withe the Allison on the 22k chassi awesome probably the best gas choice in its day. However workhorse chassi's are out of buisness and parts for the chassi ie brakes and shocks are getting hard to find. My choice would be a diesel pusher . I know COST. Personally I'd look at a good used pusher over a new or even pre owned gas. I'll probably catch alot of flack but had great luck with 275hp Cummins. I know always more hp but I understand about being on a budget and there getting to be quite a few of these coaches available now. Bigger chassis, better braking , much better ride and storage. Just my 2 cents from being in the buisness for over 40 years .

MarcLaBrecque

[340Cuda]

Marc could add to this but my guess, and it is just that, is that a high percentage of the extra cost of a diesel would be recouped on resale.