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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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spotrot
Explorer
Mar 31, 2014
RE: 2008 Itasca 30B. I wish I paid more for the 8.1 because on this model the Workhourse has a higher load rating. The F35 chassis is at the specified limits on the rear axle on this model, which means you can not put hardly any weight on the rear with a carrier or hitch.

50k on the V10 and no problems except maybe 7.3 mpg w/o toad

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