I have a 2009 Coachmen Concord 27TS Class C. This unit has a Ford Diesel. The power and performance of this unit is great. I am looking at new Class A with the Triton V-10 and was hoping someone has some knowledge on the performance of the Class A up to 36ft. with this engine. I hate to lose the diesel power but I need more room.

It will perform acceptably, but you will not have the same HP or torque, especially in the lower rpm range. In other words, it will be slower to react to throttle changes than the diesel. Fuel mileage will also be lower.

One of, if not THE best Ford engine, has been around for a long time, with good reason. Very capable, but very thirsty. But mileage is all relative in our pursuits, isn't it? Good luck with your decision.

Triton V10 is almost bullet proof but there is a difference with the gasser the RPM's run higher, the mileage is less 7-8 and if you go up mountains it will be slower. I went from a Class A gasser to a Diesel truck big difference IMO.

Colo Native wrote:Triton V10 is almost bullet proof but there is a difference with the gasser the RPM's run higher, the mileage is less 7-8 and if you go up mountains it will be slower. I went from a Class A gasser to a Diesel truck big difference IMO.We had a Triton V10, 6.8L F250 towing an 11k TT and it performed exactly like this along with the 7mpg when towing! Interesting.

Just make sure its the post 2006 V10 with the 362 HP & 5 speed trann, 6-7 MPG. I've had an older V10 with the 305 HP & 4 speed tranny. AWFUL! The V10 with 305 HP & newer 5 speed Tranny in a small Class'C' is great, 10 mpg.

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wildmanbaker
Explorer
Jan 22, 2016
Gooding. R wrote:
Not sure of the weight but it has 325 HP. Guessing the weight around 7,000lb.

The pickups and vans the came with the V10 weighed that much.
just what kind of a MH are getting?
Gooding__R
Explorer
Jan 22, 2016
Not sure of the weight but it has 325 HP. Guessing the weight around 7,000lb.
Gjac
Explorer III
Jan 22, 2016
What was the HP rating of your diesel engine and how much did the MH weigh? What is the HP and weight of the new one? If the HP to weight ratio is similar you may not see much difference in performance.
Jack_Diane_Free
Explorer
Jan 22, 2016
Should do the job but just remember it is a small block and want to rev. You will pull hills at 4-5000 rpm but it will do that all day.
jolooote
Explorer
Jan 22, 2016
Just make sure its the post 2006 V10 with the 362 HP & 5 speed trann, 6-7 MPG. I've had an older V10 with the 305 HP & 4 speed tranny. AWFUL! The V10 with 305 HP & newer 5 speed Tranny in a small Class'C' is great, 10 mpg.
ReneeG
Explorer
Jan 22, 2016
Colo Native wrote:
Triton V10 is almost bullet proof but there is a difference with the gasser the RPM's run higher, the mileage is less 7-8 and if you go up mountains it will be slower. I went from a Class A gasser to a Diesel truck big difference IMO.

We had a Triton V10, 6.8L F250 towing an 11k TT and it performed exactly like this along with the 7mpg when towing! Interesting.
Colo_Native
Explorer
Jan 22, 2016
Triton V10 is almost bullet proof but there is a difference with the gasser the RPM's run higher, the mileage is less 7-8 and if you go up mountains it will be slower. I went from a Class A gasser to a Diesel truck big difference IMO.
brirene
Explorer
Jan 22, 2016
One of, if not THE best Ford engine, has been around for a long time, with good reason. Very capable, but very thirsty. But mileage is all relative in our pursuits, isn't it? Good luck with your decision.
wildmanbaker
Explorer
Jan 22, 2016
It will perform acceptably, but you will not have the same HP or torque, especially in the lower rpm range. In other words, it will be slower to react to throttle changes than the diesel. Fuel mileage will also be lower.

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