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klutchdust
Explorer II
Jun 02, 2014

Duramax or Powerstroke

Ok, first off I am not trying to start an argument here. i understand there are real die hard fans of both including the Cummins. I plan on buying a class C and am looking at different engines. Not interested in a gasser. My search shows more

Fords out there than Chevy powered in the diesel configuration. I own a duramax in my 2500 and like the engine and especially the Allison transmission.

So you Class c's out there what's the deal. BTW, I refuse to chip or add ANY engine improvers above stock, Im retired and not in a hurry.
  • Neither, at least not in a conventional class C. Ford stopped the E450 diesel in 2010, and GM does not offer the Express 4500 in diesel for RV applications. You can get the RV-prep package with the 3500 diesel, but that will limit the body size to about 24'.

    You can get an F550-based "Super-C" with the 6.7L powerstroke. The GMC 5500 chassis went away in several years ago.
  • Not many Duramax MH's out there unless you are looking for a Super C. Then you will find many made by Jayco, Gulf Stream, Four Winds, Weekend Warrior, Bigfoot and a few others. So far my 2004 has been flawless with the C5500 chassis.
  • Depends which years you're looking at. And I agree about keeping it stock.