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Aug 22, 2015

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 or longer C? We live in northern AZ mountains and frequently travel to the mtns in Utah, CO, and, Idaho. Had a travel trailer but I just didn't fit on the dinette that well! So sold it. And hubby says no 8' wide trailers (ours was a 7) Boondocked most of the time. Only stayed in an RV park two nites. We are retired and 65+ but love to go on little jaunts for a week or so at a time. Never in a hurry just love to see the country.
I've seen some units have a 460 instead of the V10. Will either pull our cherokee? He's a pretty good mechanic and DIY man so we should be able to keep up with maintenance. So many things to consider and I don't know where to start looking. Floorplan isn't such a big deal as bed size. We only sleep in it. The rest of the time we're off jeepin.
Any input and info will be greatly appreciated.

36 Replies

  • I had 460 in my 35 ft Class A 97 Pace Arrow. It did it's job well pulling my Civic across the Smokey mountains. Not so great on gas. V10 would get little better MPG and it mas more power.
  • The Chevy will give you a much better ride and the The Class A on a Chevy Chassis I had was rock solid and pulled my Jeep to the North Rim and thru Flag with little hesitation.
  • How about the older Vortec? Just found a C with the chevy engine. I thought torque was better for pulling on hills, no? I'm guessing they are all gas hogs. Looking at a C since I think it will be easier to drive on mountain curves and has a higher ground clearance. I have seen a few older As but don't want to "rock like we're in a boat" while traveling.
  • what does that Cherokee weigh? many/most cs of that cost and vintage will have a 3500 lb. receiver on it.
    bumpy
  • My 13 year old Winnebago Class C has a Ford V10. Great engine and more than enough power.
  • 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.