Ford Gas Chassis for 38 footers ?
Looking again at a switch from fifth wheel to motor home again, looked around last year and was very disappointed with quality. My current question is for those that have larger gas motor homes on the...
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Bruce Brown wrote:
.....Also some are discussing older versions of the F53, not the newest upgraded F53. Those with the newest MHs will have more accurate information than those with the older ones. And not only has the chassis changed, even the engine specs have changed. The newer V10s are rated at a lower HP, yet torque is up. Torque is what you need in MH duty.......
Good example (not perfect) but..
2003 Cummins I6 diesel was rated- 235HP @ 2700 RPM, 460lb-ft @1800rpm
2016 Ford V-10 320HP @ 4000rpm, 460lb-ft @ 3000
Yes, the RPM at which it makes torque will make for a very different driving experience but YEAH, its got some POWER! Looking back at 2003 RV's of this size ~36', no-one complains about the diesel engine powering it.
As far as chassis goes, I would hope the F53 26k chassis is up to the task.
