2010 Workhorse W22 or newer gas V10?
Hi all Former lurker but now newbie chick. Sorry for long post! I came across a 2010 sightseer 35J(BH with 2 slides) with a W22 V8.1 workhorse engine (FRED). We are also looking into the '14 Vis...
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afrescop wrote:
Are you certain you are looking at a FRED, Front Engine Diesel? Everything I read says the Chevy 8.1 is a Vortec GAS engine.
The F53 with V-10 is powerful. It will take you where you want to go. It can be noisy when it downshifts and revs up to get up inclines. Cruising down the road it is quiet. If you want quiet you need to buy a DP.
Thanks for the quick reply. I assumed with an Allison tranny and 22.5" wheels that it was a diesel. I rechecked the brochure and now see they did offer a workhouse diesel chassis but it is called a MaxxForce with an Allison tranny.
http://media.gowinnebago.com/models/globalElements/brochure/wb_4bfd84e8_10_sightseer_brochure.pdf
Sorry for the confusion!
I've heard some prefer the 8.1 workhorse with an Allison tranny over the V10 because in their opinion, it is a more reliable combo? Is this true?
If the V10 would be fine with the weight of the 3 slides and such, we'll take a look at it. The dealer by us just so happens to have one in stock.
Sure appreciate your wisdom!
