Forum Discussion
DrewE
May 21, 2018Explorer II
The Ford V10 does rev high (and make noise) when it's working hard. It's normal, even if it sounds like it is about to shred itself to pieces. It is perfectly capable of operating like that for reasonably extended periods; you just have to have a bit of faith in the engineers who developed the engine.
Longer rear overhang does mean greater tail swing; there's no way around that, it's just the physics of turning. (Well, I suppose one way around it is to limit the turning radius, but that's none to useful.)
I haven't had any trouble finding places to fuel my gas motorhome, nor found very many gas stations of any description that I can't fit in, but mine is considerably shorter than yours and I don't two anything behind it, both of which I can only assume make things somewhat simpler. Probably the trickiest part for me is judging how far forward or back the gas filler is and getting it lined up with the pump. Still, I suspect you won't have much difficulty finding places you can refuel, though it may mean waiting for an outside pump and giving some thought to your exit strategy before driving in.
Longer rear overhang does mean greater tail swing; there's no way around that, it's just the physics of turning. (Well, I suppose one way around it is to limit the turning radius, but that's none to useful.)
I haven't had any trouble finding places to fuel my gas motorhome, nor found very many gas stations of any description that I can't fit in, but mine is considerably shorter than yours and I don't two anything behind it, both of which I can only assume make things somewhat simpler. Probably the trickiest part for me is judging how far forward or back the gas filler is and getting it lined up with the pump. Still, I suspect you won't have much difficulty finding places you can refuel, though it may mean waiting for an outside pump and giving some thought to your exit strategy before driving in.
About Motorhome Group
38,705 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 27, 2025