5.4L vs 6.8L in small Class C
We have been looking at Class C vehicles in the 24' range typically denoted as 22H, 23C, etc., we will not be towing a "toad". I see mostly units with the 6.8L V10 but occasionally one pops up with...
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Thanks to all for your thoughtful input!
I am still hoping that an owner or renter of a V8 powered Class C would weigh in with some real life feedback and data.
I understand that the larger engine (305 hp, not 362 hp) will be more powerful, I am just wondering if the V10 that does such a good job in a #14,500 31 footer with multiple heavy slides is really essential in a #11,500 coach with less storage, smaller tanks and no slide.
I can see where a smaller/lighter coach with the V10 would be lots of fun shooting past the 31 footers in the mountains.
It just seems like a coach that weighs 30% less could somehow get by on 20% less HP, even accounting for the final drive gearing.
I am still hoping that an owner or renter of a V8 powered Class C would weigh in with some real life feedback and data.
I understand that the larger engine (305 hp, not 362 hp) will be more powerful, I am just wondering if the V10 that does such a good job in a #14,500 31 footer with multiple heavy slides is really essential in a #11,500 coach with less storage, smaller tanks and no slide.
I can see where a smaller/lighter coach with the V10 would be lots of fun shooting past the 31 footers in the mountains.
It just seems like a coach that weighs 30% less could somehow get by on 20% less HP, even accounting for the final drive gearing.
