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Travelin2
Explorer
Jan 16, 2017

Comparing Born Free to Phoenix Cruiser for purchase

We are looking to buy a used small rv. Today we are going to look at a couple of Born Free motorhomes. One is a 2004 24RB with Ford 6.0 liter Powerstroke diesel engine and propane genny. They are aski...
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ron_dittmer
Explorer II
Jan 17, 2017
I agree with the people who frowned upon the diesel. A close friend of mine has been a Ford mechanic for many years. He says that 6.0 diesel is the worst idea Ford came up with in any of their vehicles, let-alone the E-series chassis. So I say to take that one off your list.

Having a gas V10 engine with gas generator and 55 gallons of gas is much better anyways. Save your propane for the fridge, furnace, hot water heater, and stove.

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