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cross21114
Explorer
May 12, 2017

Class A Ford V10 performance

Based on MD license requirements of a Class B non-CDL, we might have to change our rv purchase from a diesel to a gas so my wife and friends can help with driving. We will have to stay with a GVW of no more than 26,000#s but will also be towing a car as a toad.

Can anyone jump in with their experience with a Class A using the Ford V10? Seems like that it the chassis most builders are using. How do they tow and how is the MPG. Any other observations would be appreciated.

We would like to do trips in the West so lots of mountains.

Thanks,
Class A
  • DaveG39's avatar
    DaveG39
    Explorer
    May 12, 2017
    I once owned a 2001 Dolphin with a Ford V10. Performed well. Only downside was when going up a long hill where the tranny downshifts the engine noise which was between the front seats was very noisy as the RPM's significantly increased.
  • Dutch_12078's avatar
    Dutch_12078
    Explorer II
    May 12, 2017
    Our 34' Ford V10 powered Class A tows a 3600 lb toad up the 6-7% Fancy Gap pass on I-77 between NC and VA quite well. We can't quite maintain the speed limit all the way up, but we do routinely pass many trucks and some DP's struggling a more than we are. We also climb I-40 between Knoxville, TN and Asheville, NC without much of a struggle. Over all, we average 7-8 MPG.

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