F53 Horsepower rating

Smitty77 wrote:

Thanks Dale! For sure I'm not up on F53 as much as I once was:)! And re-reading my post I was not clear on a few of my comments. Appreciate you updating with more accurate info.,,,

Not a problem. I was afraid that even after editing the post a few times I was still a bit too harsh. The F53 has changed a bit since last century and who knows what Ford has in story for the future RV owner. There's speculation the V10 might not be the future engine considering the power Ford has been achieving with the smaller V8.

Regarding beefier suspension components, it's a bit rare for a house builder to make changes to the chassis beyond rear extension and house mounts. I would expect the same for the DP owners. I would suspect there might be a question regarding who is now responsible for warranty repairs. A confused owner who keeps getting push between OEMs regarding warranty repairs is not going to be a satisfied customer.

Chassis length to wheelbase and the overhang will drive a potential owner nuts trying to balance everything out. What might be acceptable to me could be a walk away from a potential sale to another owner. I have one of those large overhang rigs with a 1/3 of my overall length behind the axle and all of my liquid loading. Certainly not the best configuration but the coach has never let me down and suits my needs both going down the road and after arriving at the campsite.

Regardless the chassis, just like it's bigger brothers with a rear diesel power plant, will get an owner and all their stuff anywhere in North America on improved roads as long as it's properly maintained and operated within Ford published guidelines.