5.4 E350 performance and reliability?

Congratulations, looks like a nice coach. My only suggestion is to consider adding a Scan Gauge. Google them or PM me for details.

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Yes, V10. I like the Winnebago for the E450/V10 in a 24' unit; fiberglass roof, side view cameras in mirrors, true-level tank monitoring, heated holding tanks, stabilizing jacks, inverter,etc.

I couldn't find those type of features in other small size class C's.

I assume the one you chose has the V10 engine. In general, you can't go wrong with a Winnebago brand class C built on a Ford E-Series or Chevy chassis, especially in the shorter lengths. There are so many worse choices out there with regards to general quality of construction of the house itself.

I think, . . . . overall, you will be happy with your decision!

Chum lee

Thanks Ron. We just made a purchase agreement today on.a nice Minnie Winnie 22m E450. Going to pick up Friday.

Fish mojo wrote:
Thanks. I'm going to do a hard pass on any rig with 5.4. I'd really like to see the new 7.3 Ford V-8 gasser, which has some significant suspension upgrades. Not sure when we will be seeing it.

I agree in that I would pass on a 5.4L unless the rig was exceptionally small. A standard class-C WB-22R is not small enough for my liking, especially if towing.

As far as the new push-rod 7.3 engine is concerned. If history has value, the first few years of most new engines will not be as reliable as the engine it is replacing. Consider the V10 spark plug ejection issue that was finally put to rest in 2004. It's been an excellent engine for the past 16 years.

But to contradict myself, I would rather have the 1st year V10, than the last year of the V8 it replaced. Still, if buying in the next few years, I would consider the V10 over the new V8, only because the V10 with all it's supporting peripherals has had an excellent reliability record for so many years.

As Gump would say
fuel mileage is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.....

Thanks. I'm going to do a hard pass on any rig with 5.4. I'd really like to see the new 7.3 Ford V-8 gasser, which has some significant suspension upgrades. Not sure when we will be seeing it.

Currently we have 59K miles on our 2012 E-350 24' C with the V-10 and love it. We typically run near or at our GVWR of 11,500# and I often tow a 10' cargo trailer with either my Indian mc or our Polaris Rzr.. My previous rig was a 5,600# 22' TT that I towed with my 2006 F-150 SCAB with the 5.4L V-8... BTDT.

The 5.4 was a great motor that delivered decent mileage {about 12 with a Leer shell on the back of the truck and a wind deflector at the rear of the shell} towing the 5,600# trailer but it was as much of a load was I would ever consider. We ran this combo for nearly 5 years without any issues traveling all over the west {lots of serious mountains} and while I always knew it was back there the V-8 got the job done nicely.

I would not want to have the V-8 on an E-350 Class C and adding in a 3,500# boat to tow is really pushing the envelope. As noted the V-8 will probably have the 35 or 40 gallon fuel tank which will be a serious PITA on trips of any length especially on anything but flat roads hopefully with not much wind to deal with. Good luck!

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One question I would ask is......What size is the fuel tank?

Some 5.4L's are equipped with a 35 gallon fuel tank. That would be a deal breaker for me. I need a 55 gallon tank to properly support the generator along with driving to a remote location. I don't like worrying about fuel if I can avoid it by having a 55 gallon fuel tank.