2010 Workhorse W22 or newer gas V10?

bsinmich wrote:

CT_WANDERER wrote:
I have a 2006 Coachmen on a W22 with the 454. In the past we have traveled down the east coast mountains and out in the west mountains with out a tow we were able to between 8 & 9 MPG and did OK going up the hills. Granted not a jet, but did OK.
We added a tow doing just able the same traveling. We were in the 7.8 to 8.5 MPG with a tow under 3000#.
Now, we are towing a Wrangler putting the MH to its Max. We are a little slower going up the hills, if you don't get a good jump on them. But still doing good going up them. I just let the engine and tranny do what it has to. However the MPG sure have changed. Running around 6MPG. Will get into 7MPG with flat land. But once you hit the hills what I gained I lose fast. But I am still happy with the gas engine. I go between 5,000 to 8,000 mile a year. I just don't think I can justify the extra cost of a diesel. And for what I do. JMHO Gary

The W22 came with the 8.1 engine and is 496 CID. The old 454 has not been used for years and was a 7.9. We love our 38' Newmar and aren't underpowered. MPG runs 7-8.5 mpg and always with a toad.