tmaxx wrote:
Executive wrote:
Make sure you have enough money in the bank for your tranny replacement.....Dennis
I don't understand what you are getting at. Are you implying that the transmission is not sufficient? All class c's that I have looked at so far (with the exception of the Rogue), with the V10 engine/E450 have been rated at 5000lbs. Are there different variations of transmission which can be used for heavier tow capacity?
While I can reinforce the frame extensions rather easily, I am stuck with the current transmission so this may be a deal breaker for me. Please clarify your statement.
Thanks.
To know the specifics of the transmission in your motorhome you'll have to get the number off the tag on the side of the transmission and stop in to a dealer or call the ford customer service line.
The transmission in an E450 may not be the same as the one in the F550 or the F53 chassis. The same number transmission (4R100) is used in everything from the F150 pickup to the F550. Depending on the application the internal clutch packs have more disks, the valve bodies have different shift points, and they have different sized external transmission coolers. The transmission computer control module may also have a somewhat different program.
I would check the specifics of the transmission before committing to reinforcing the hitch and/or frame. As for those that say "go ahead and do it", how many have actually gone through the process and if so how many miles have been put on the combination motorhome/towed vehicle since the modification. Also have there ben any problems with the motorhome.
It's easy to make a guess and say it can be done, however you're the one who will have to shell out the money for the modifications and potential problems down the road should they occur. I'm not saying it can't be done, what I am saying is be sure it will be successful before you do it. I would check with people in the business of making the changes and those who support your chassis before making the changes.
