Enough Horsepower?
Engine options on a 24' Winnebago or Itasca are the Ford V8 350, at 255 HP and the diesel 3.0 L, 188 HP engine. Any suggestions about the choices?
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I went with Ford on 24' mainly due to reliability, maintenance costs long term, and of course the coach itself (built locally with good reputation).
But if you're choosing between the two chassis on Winnebago, I'd suggest you drive them both-on curving roads-at speeds up to 60 or 65 MPH. I'd pay at least as much attention to the handling as I would the acceleration.
Over the entire fleets I think the Ford would generally be easier/cheaper to keep going with less head scratching maintenance glitches. I think the MB would handle better and use less fuel. Each individual sample could deviate from the typical.
But if you're choosing between the two chassis on Winnebago, I'd suggest you drive them both-on curving roads-at speeds up to 60 or 65 MPH. I'd pay at least as much attention to the handling as I would the acceleration.
Over the entire fleets I think the Ford would generally be easier/cheaper to keep going with less head scratching maintenance glitches. I think the MB would handle better and use less fuel. Each individual sample could deviate from the typical.
