What to expect with a new gasser
Looking at a new gas class A on the Ford F-53 Chassis and am wondering just what to expect. Would need a 5K toad which would put me up close to the GCWR of 30K. All this from a 320HP 460 Torque gas ...
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I'm at about 5k miles into an 8k mile road trip. We're towing a close to 5k toad. 2002 Land Rover Discovery 2. I mostly tow in the mountains of the NW but have also towed across the US with this setup. I have the motorhome in my signature. It's likely about 2k lbs less than what you described.
My background is multiple diesel pickups pulling trailers and FWs. I was very leery of getting a gasser. I was very leery of towing a 5k lbs toad.
But here I sit at a campground in Texas. Zero regrets on getting my gasser. I do slow down some on the steeper grades, but can still pass the 18 wheelers. I do wind up the engine, but it's made to do that.
I'm averaging 5.5 mpg in the mountains. 7.5 on the flats with genny running.
My background is multiple diesel pickups pulling trailers and FWs. I was very leery of getting a gasser. I was very leery of towing a 5k lbs toad.
But here I sit at a campground in Texas. Zero regrets on getting my gasser. I do slow down some on the steeper grades, but can still pass the 18 wheelers. I do wind up the engine, but it's made to do that.
I'm averaging 5.5 mpg in the mountains. 7.5 on the flats with genny running.
