06 Ford Chassis or Workhorse Same year ??
Was wanting to know if anyone has had the 8.1 Workhorse chassis and the newer 06 Ford chassis with more HP, what one was better as to performance, fuel mileage, handling, transmission, repairs, etc. ...
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I just bought an 07 Southwind on a Workhorse W-22 Chassis. I asked a lot of questions concerning the Worhorse vs Ford........the general concensus was they are both about equal, most said it wouldn't be a deal breaker one way or another. However, everyone thought highly of the Allison transmission....and on a personal note it's much easier getting in and out of the seat with the lower dog house on the Workhorse then on the Ford. The Ford also is a little noisier on a grade due to a slightly higher RPM.
If you're looking at a 32 ft motohrome, and end up with a Workhorse, I'd try to get into an 07 or newer. The reason, they have a grade brake and have the 22.5 inch tires. I had an 03 Southwind on W-20 with 19.5 inch tires and had to run around 90psi in the tires.......I just had my 07 weighed and with the 22.5 tires, I run 75psi.......the ride is so much better in the 07 then the 03.....it's amazing. Good Luck
Brian
If you're looking at a 32 ft motohrome, and end up with a Workhorse, I'd try to get into an 07 or newer. The reason, they have a grade brake and have the 22.5 inch tires. I had an 03 Southwind on W-20 with 19.5 inch tires and had to run around 90psi in the tires.......I just had my 07 weighed and with the 22.5 tires, I run 75psi.......the ride is so much better in the 07 then the 03.....it's amazing. Good Luck
Brian
