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timmac
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Mar 21, 2016

2016 F-53 New 6 Speed trans BUT Less HP, Is It Worth It ?

I see the new 2016 F-53 is out with the 6 speed transmission, but is has 42 less HP. WHAT ? 2016 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis. The dependable 6.8L features a...
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timmac
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Mar 21, 2016
It looks like the EPA might do away with the V-10 like the 8.1 went away if they keep doing what they are doing or we will all be driving smaller motorhomes like they do in Europe..

Cant keep down grading the HP if the motorhomes are getting heavier, or maybe time for more lighter materials in the motorhome construction..

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