Ford V10 Power, effectivity
Since this seems to be the primary gas engine for motorhomes, and all applications are the same engine and power. Is there a general consensus on coach weigh where the engine no longer seems acceptab...
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rgatijnet1 wrote:Mile High wrote:
Let's not give the guy illusions! There is simply nothing true about that last statement.
I pass so many diesel coaches that I have lost count. I can cruise all day at 75 and most diesels camp in the right lane doing 55 to 65. I know my gas coach will top at 84 when the ECM prevents it from going any faster. The Ford V-10 has plenty of power for any roads that you may travel on as long as you keep the gross combined weight within specs.
I think maybe your a legend in your own mind. Yes most likely on flat freeway u can go 75.We all can- but few choose to travel over 60-65 because that is a safe reasonable speed.75 in that MH is a danger to all other travellers around you.Try travel through the siskiyou or mammoth mt areas or the 8 from Yuma to san diego
to name a few and you will be down to 35-45 and I will now pass
you. oh and I will be reving a quite 2100 and you 5000 screaming noisy nauseating rpm
