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dalemaxx12 wrote:
This is my first post, so here goes. I am considering a used Class A motor home and have found 2 that I really like. One is a 330 Cummins diesel pusher and the other is a v10 gas. Both units are 38'.
I am curious about the difference I can expect when climbing the mountains going south on I-75 from the Ohio River into Kentucky. Will the gas MH be able to keep up with traffic going up the steep grade pulling a tow vehicle or will the DP be the better choice for me?
I have a preference to the gas MH floor plan but the DP is really nice too. If I choose the gas model, I don't want to be creeping along the road every time I come to an incline of a substantial distance.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you,
Dale
The V10 will keep up with a 330 hp DP on the roads you asked about. You will need to run it at 4000-4500 rpm, however, to climb those hills well. The V10 will be cheaper to maintain if you're not driving more than 5,000-7000 miles/year.
Drive them both and evaluate the handling and cabin noise yourself. The Ford F53 chassis may handle OK and be acceptably quiet or it may need alignment, better shocks, and sound insulation added to the dog house (none of which is hard or expensive to do). It's your money so choose wisely.
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