Ford 5.4 in some of the smaller rigs?
While looking for a short "C" (The Majestic 19G or a 24 footer), I noticed that a number of these are not just E-350s, but don't even have the V-10... they have a 5.4L V-8. Not to say the engine is b...
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Using our PC-2350 for reference. If we never towed, then the 5.4L would have been adequate. Because we do tow most of the time, I am glad to have the V10.
The PC-2100 seems ideal for the 5.4L-V8 for it is such a small rig, no tow vehicle required.
If you find a Ford chassis motor home with the 5.4L-V8, make sure the chassis is not rated less as they often are, and it has the 55 gallon fuel tank, not the smaller 35-40 gallon. Usually the smaller tank is an indicator of the lower rated chassis. But with a tiny rig, that might be just fine, still plenty of load capability, and a softer ride to go with it. The 55 gallon tank is very handy for long distance travel between fill-ups along with much more available generator run time.
If I special ordered our 2007 rig today as I did back then, I would get the same E350 chassis V10 engine, 55 gallon fuel tank, but the same 11,500 GVWR rated chassis we have today. We already have plenty of CCC margin so the 12,500 chassis would just offer a rougher ride.
The PC-2100 seems ideal for the 5.4L-V8 for it is such a small rig, no tow vehicle required.
If you find a Ford chassis motor home with the 5.4L-V8, make sure the chassis is not rated less as they often are, and it has the 55 gallon fuel tank, not the smaller 35-40 gallon. Usually the smaller tank is an indicator of the lower rated chassis. But with a tiny rig, that might be just fine, still plenty of load capability, and a softer ride to go with it. The 55 gallon tank is very handy for long distance travel between fill-ups along with much more available generator run time.
If I special ordered our 2007 rig today as I did back then, I would get the same E350 chassis V10 engine, 55 gallon fuel tank, but the same 11,500 GVWR rated chassis we have today. We already have plenty of CCC margin so the 12,500 chassis would just offer a rougher ride.
