Class C Coachmen Leprachaun F350 vs. V10
We are getting ready to purchase a Coachmen Leprachaun 210rs. My only problem is that the side of the truck has no numbers visible e.g, Ford 350 of Chevy 4500, etc. We spoke to the salesmen and he s...
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There's a difference between the E/f350 and what engine is installed. The E350 relates to the chassis size and weight. V-10 is the engine size. I've got v-10s in both my E450 motorhome and my E350 passenger van. Van pulled a 9000lb trailer over the west coast mountain passes without a problem. E350 is rated at 1 ton cargo, same as the chevy 3500s. Desert Captain, counting cylinders in an E series van isn't as easy as it sounds.
I was dissapointed with the towing capacity of the the motorhome, but looking underneath the unit, I can see why the limitation. I've seen lots of people towing race cars, so I assume they beef up the frame to compensate. My van is rated at 10k so it's not the drive train.
if you are unsure of the configuration, find a vin converter and it will tell you what's in there.
I was dissapointed with the towing capacity of the the motorhome, but looking underneath the unit, I can see why the limitation. I've seen lots of people towing race cars, so I assume they beef up the frame to compensate. My van is rated at 10k so it's not the drive train.
if you are unsure of the configuration, find a vin converter and it will tell you what's in there.
