5.4L vs 6.8L in small Class C
We have been looking at Class C vehicles in the 24' range typically denoted as 22H, 23C, etc., we will not be towing a "toad". I see mostly units with the 6.8L V10 but occasionally one pops up with...
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mr61impala wrote:
I think we have ruled out the 5.4L V8 as unsuitable in any class C.
Yesterday I saw a Coachman Freelander 27 QBC with a walk-around rear queen bed for a low price. It was powered by a 6.0L GMC engine.
The 6.0L engine is nearly halfway between the 5.4L and the 6.8L in displacement and GMC seems more like Chrysler in the regard that their V8's put out more power per cubic inch than these 2 Fords do.
Would a 6.0L be suitable power for a class C motorhome?
If so, what size coach would be a reasonable load for this engine?
When I first started looking almost all I found were Fords, now I am seeing lots of GMC powered coaches as well.
Trying to keep my options open.
Thanks!
Even though I'm a Ford guy the 6.0l is sufficient but the 6.8l does the job better. Comparing mine to my grandparents. The power band of the 6.8 seems perfect for motor home. The 6.0 wants to rev to make power. In your size range you'll be fine with the 5.4.. Finding one another story!
