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fherladca
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Dec 30, 2019

2005 Dutchman Dorado - Ford 450 Super Duty and transmission

Wondering if anyone has had experience with this particular motor and transmission? Have had Fords in the past with major transmission problems. This RV has 24,600 mi or about 40,000 km on it and a cl...
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Beverley_Ken
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Dec 30, 2019
If that is the E450 SuperDuty cutaway series, it is probably the same combo as our 06, V10 with the 5 spd Torque shift transmission. We have not had any problems with the engine or transmission. Adequate power for our 29' pulling the CRV.
Others have reported this combination engine and transmission bullet proof.
Our only chassis work done was the brakes, other than regular maintenance.

Ken

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