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Lupie
Explorer
Mar 02, 2015

Any problems with 3.0 V6 Mercedes engine on Class B Van

We are wanting to purchase a Roadtrek, Pleasure Way or Winnebago Era van. Our mechanic has said to stay away from the 3.0 V6 diesel and look for an older van with the straight 5. The harmonic balanc...
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jjson775
Explorer
Mar 04, 2015
You won't go wrong with a Pleasure Way with a Ford gas engine, V-8 or V-10. We are on our 2nd PW with a Ford engine. Both have been flawless. It takes a lot of miles for the fuel savings of a diesel engine to pay out. If you are starting with a used rig, it probably never will for you.

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