460 or V10
So hubby and I are looking at some older class C's since that's what we can afford right now. 96 - 01 years We would like to tow our 01 grand cherokee behind whatever we get. So do we need shorter ...
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romore wrote:
The newer units will have the V-10, by all accounts it is a strong puller and gets reasonable gas mileage if driven sensibly. The 460 is an old design, not as emission friendly and has a big appetite for gas. Still, a lot of people like it for the brute torque.
It takes 'X' amount of gas to produce 'Y' amount of horsepower, period. There was no revolutionary change in efficiency or performance between the V8 and V10.
applik wrote:
J-d,
Thank you so much for the info. I printed it out so I can keep referring to it when searching. So then a 97 460 wouldn't be all that bad from the sounds of it. And I'll make sure it has the 4 speed with OD regardless of engine. Just in case we actually get to a flat area in the road. lol
All 460 / 7.5 V8's after 1995 had a four speed and fuel injection and will be fine for what you want.
Bear in mind however. A) most people with a shorter (24') C find the RV is maneuverabile enough to drive nearly anywhere and you might not need a towed vehicle, and b) anything you tow will have a very real impact on where you're going to drive, and your fuel mileage.
