5.4 E350 performance and reliability?

Fish mojo wrote:
Looking at Minnie Winnie 22R next week. Specifications show this has 5.4 Ford Triton powertrain. I’m concerned about power on hills. Is this a dog? I also plan to tow a 3500 pound boat. What kind of reliability and fuel mileage does this produce?

Under some towing conditions the V10 (6.8L) might be better on fuel than the 5.4 since it doesn't have to work as hard. I'd expect about 7 to 10 mpg depending mostly on you and how you drive. On hills, I'd be more concerned about the transmission/brakes. At max GVWR, IMO, all gas motorhomes are dogs, but, that is the nature of the beast. IMO, nothing beats cubic inches for long term reliability. Generally, brake size/capacity ALWAYS goes up with larger engine capacity.

IMO, the E350 is pushing the limits of the chassis but it will work.

Chum lee