Front mounted diesels in class a and c
The 07 dp we have now is immaterial to the question, so bear with. I have wondered why we don't see more of the front diesel powered rvs both A's and C's. The majors have pickups with a proven record ...
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I look at the new diesel 3/4 and 1 Ton trucks and think "WHY NOT IN A CLASS-A RV?"
I think I would SERIOUSLY consider a Ford F-53 chassis RV with a new 6.7 diesel truck motor for the $10,000 more the engine may cost.
For 2016 Dodge is reporting thier Cummins engines in the trucks will come with 800ft/lbs of TQ! Why cant that be brought into the RV segments.
I was even looking at the 2016 Thor "Super C's" with the FORD 6.7 and they are rated at 660ft/lbs of TQ, where they same engine for 2016 in the F250/F350 are rated at 860 ft/lbs!!
I would think those motors put into either the F53 or the F350 SUPER C models would be a GREAT fit!
AS far as costs... its about a $8000 option in a Truck and peopl opt for them A LOT. I would think offering it in a RV for $10000-$12000 more (need diesel Genseta and probably some suspension upgrades also) would be a worthwhile option. If you consider it a percentage of the overall cost its much more cost effective in a $150,000-$175,000 RV vice a $50,000 truck.
I think I would SERIOUSLY consider a Ford F-53 chassis RV with a new 6.7 diesel truck motor for the $10,000 more the engine may cost.
For 2016 Dodge is reporting thier Cummins engines in the trucks will come with 800ft/lbs of TQ! Why cant that be brought into the RV segments.
I was even looking at the 2016 Thor "Super C's" with the FORD 6.7 and they are rated at 660ft/lbs of TQ, where they same engine for 2016 in the F250/F350 are rated at 860 ft/lbs!!
I would think those motors put into either the F53 or the F350 SUPER C models would be a GREAT fit!
AS far as costs... its about a $8000 option in a Truck and peopl opt for them A LOT. I would think offering it in a RV for $10000-$12000 more (need diesel Genseta and probably some suspension upgrades also) would be a worthwhile option. If you consider it a percentage of the overall cost its much more cost effective in a $150,000-$175,000 RV vice a $50,000 truck.
