1997 V10 RPM's
Hello, I just bought a used RV. It is a 1997 31ft Four Winds Class C. It has a Ford V10. My question is, does anyone know what mph correlates to what rpm in a certain gear? I don't have a tachometer...
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I have a 98 on that chassis (or one very similar). If you know your rear end ratio, you can do math to figure out the relationships. I think I have a 4.10 rear axle ratio, and I think that may have been the only option with the E-SuperDuty chassis of the era, but I'm not positive about either point. If it's an E-350, there options may also have been different.
At any rate, I agree with carringb; let the computer figure out the shifts, and don't be afraid to let the engine go like gangbusters when climbing hills. It may sound as though it's going to thrash itself to pieces, but it won't and the powerband is at relatively high RPMs. For descending, downshift as needed to keep control without overusing the brakes.
At any rate, I agree with carringb; let the computer figure out the shifts, and don't be afraid to let the engine go like gangbusters when climbing hills. It may sound as though it's going to thrash itself to pieces, but it won't and the powerband is at relatively high RPMs. For descending, downshift as needed to keep control without overusing the brakes.
