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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Pleased as punch! The 6.0 is a great engine in the 2250; we've had ours 5 1/2 years now, and wouldn't consider anything else.
A few years ago, my brother purchased a V10 powered shorty Class A; knowing it wouldn't be a powerhouse, it did ok. Pulling a long 5-6% hill, I was behind him where both of us were poking along at 50-55, then I decided to pick up the speed a bit. I flew past him at 80 with lots of gas pedal to spare! He stated he had no more pedal on that hill, that was all he could do.
This is in contrast to our old 2000 Four Winds on E-350 with the V10 - we'd have been setting at 50mph, 2nd gear and screaming at 4500 rpm. Both units weigh about the same, but the Chevy has twice the engine compared to that old Ford.
Keep in mind, as others have said - there's lots more to a chassis than just the engine. Access and drive-ability are two big factors. The ford cab is cramped, noisy and hot, and most folks have to sink an additional $2K in the front end just to make 'em drive decently.
Take one our for a test drive - you'll be pleasantly surprised.
A few years ago, my brother purchased a V10 powered shorty Class A; knowing it wouldn't be a powerhouse, it did ok. Pulling a long 5-6% hill, I was behind him where both of us were poking along at 50-55, then I decided to pick up the speed a bit. I flew past him at 80 with lots of gas pedal to spare! He stated he had no more pedal on that hill, that was all he could do.
This is in contrast to our old 2000 Four Winds on E-350 with the V10 - we'd have been setting at 50mph, 2nd gear and screaming at 4500 rpm. Both units weigh about the same, but the Chevy has twice the engine compared to that old Ford.
Keep in mind, as others have said - there's lots more to a chassis than just the engine. Access and drive-ability are two big factors. The ford cab is cramped, noisy and hot, and most folks have to sink an additional $2K in the front end just to make 'em drive decently.
Take one our for a test drive - you'll be pleasantly surprised.
