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MetalGator
Nomad
Mar 26, 2014

Pre 2006 Ford F53 vs post 2006 Ford F53 vs 8.1 Workhorse

I am in the market for a used Class A motor home. I was trying to stay above the model year 2008 but I am finding some really nice motor homes in the 2003-2007 model years with low miles and still in...
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Semi_Retired_Gr
Explorer
Mar 30, 2014
Drove an itasca with the Chevy engine for many miles - never exceeded 6 mpg - often in the 5.5 mpg range. Find the Ford better (6.5-7 mpg) - certainly not enough to brag about!

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