looking at newer RV
I have been looking at maybe changing to an A class. I noticed that they changed the ford v10 from 05 to 06 and also the transmission to a 5 speed. I have looked at some very nice 05's but I don't kno...
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oldgulfc wrote:
I have been looking at maybe changing to an A class. I noticed that they changed the ford v10 from 05 to 06 and also the transmission to a 5 speed. I have looked at some very nice 05's but I don't know if I should only look at 06 and above because of the upgrade. Has anyone had the opportunity to compare them ?
For their V10 Ford changed it's transmission to the 5-speed Torqshift in 2005. Our 2005 Class C was built in the fall of 2004 and it has the 5-speed (6 different transmission ratios, internally) Torqshift transmission.
This transmission - with it's great electrically activated Tow/Haul mode - is a real pleasure to drive. I stay in Tow/Haul almost exclusively for better responsiveness and control. Cruise control can still be used with the Tow/Haul mode engaged. When in Tow/Haul mode and going downhill, a tap of the brake will downshift the transmission - no messing with the gearshift lever is required.
