New Ford F53 Chassis
Ford introduces new Class A Chassis. https://www.rvbusiness.com/blog/ford-introduces-new-f-53-v8-engine-transmission.html
Forum Discussion
MetalGator wrote:Pirate wrote:
That's where I am at now. 85K miles on a 2006. The "RV" is in great shape. I am fully expecting to put in a new engine at some point, perhaps around 150K miles.
Why do you think you would need a new engine at 150K? There used to be someone that posted here a lot that had a V10 in his van and had over 400K miles on it. Pulled a large travel trailer. I think he said he went through a few starters and alternators but the engine was original.
I think 150k is a reasonable guess as to when major engine work might be required. I have a friend with a 350 Chevy that has 550k on the original engine. But it's the exception, not the rule (he also burns a quart of oil every 500 miles). I have a 2006 V10 as well. 87k, and it burns no oil. My wife asked me how long the engine would last. I told her I, of course, didn't know for sure, but it was probably good for at least 150k, which for us would be 6 or 7 more years with this RV. My 2 cents....
Al
