6 liter V8 Chevy Vortec question
I'm considering downsizing from a 8 ton GVWR 35' 4 season 5'er and a Duramax crewcab dually to a Forest River Sunseeker LE 2250SLE w/6 liter V8 Chevy Vortec for a number of reasons. I have rented a...
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As you can see in my signature I own a RV on a Chevy Chassis
Looking at the specs on the Forest River Sunseeker LE 2250SLE that you mentioned it looks like they are pretty much the same as mine.With the GCWR being a bit more,meaning you can carry more than mine.
Fully loaded with all food and supplies, water,for a 2 week trip,I take a lot of stuff along, I am still way under the GVWR.
During my search for this RV I drove more than a dozen others, all on Ford Chassis they were all as you described,gutless and I thought they were going to blow up.The ride on a Ford was harsh and I noticed that the one on a Chevy Chassis was much more smooth and comfortable and a lot quieter.
When I drove the same one built on a Chevy Chassis I was impressed with how quiet it was under acceleration and the response was quick.
Over the years I have had it the fuel mileage has been between 9.2 and 9.7 depending on wind and terrain,with the newer transmission I would think mileage would be better.
Also my RV is a Former Rental and now has over 118000 miles on it,there was a small leak in the transmission tail shaft seal that was replaced at the 100000 mile checkup,other than that it has performed well and been trouble free.
I looked at and drove the Sunseeker LE 2250 at a RV show and if I were in the market for a new one,this would be it.
Looking at the specs on the Forest River Sunseeker LE 2250SLE that you mentioned it looks like they are pretty much the same as mine.With the GCWR being a bit more,meaning you can carry more than mine.
Fully loaded with all food and supplies, water,for a 2 week trip,I take a lot of stuff along, I am still way under the GVWR.
During my search for this RV I drove more than a dozen others, all on Ford Chassis they were all as you described,gutless and I thought they were going to blow up.The ride on a Ford was harsh and I noticed that the one on a Chevy Chassis was much more smooth and comfortable and a lot quieter.
When I drove the same one built on a Chevy Chassis I was impressed with how quiet it was under acceleration and the response was quick.
Over the years I have had it the fuel mileage has been between 9.2 and 9.7 depending on wind and terrain,with the newer transmission I would think mileage would be better.
Also my RV is a Former Rental and now has over 118000 miles on it,there was a small leak in the transmission tail shaft seal that was replaced at the 100000 mile checkup,other than that it has performed well and been trouble free.
I looked at and drove the Sunseeker LE 2250 at a RV show and if I were in the market for a new one,this would be it.
