Ford V10 Power, effectivity
Since this seems to be the primary gas engine for motorhomes, and all applications are the same engine and power. Is there a general consensus on coach weigh where the engine no longer seems acceptab...
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Jayco-noslide wrote:
I think the Ford V-10 does a good job. Our 2002 30 ft. Class C has adequate but not surplus power. It tows a 2700 lb. car nicely. I'm not sure all the V-10's are the same power output. It varies with the year and all engines can be tuned to put out more or less HP.
yes everyone agrees with that "but" your a lightweight. whats it like in a 39ft 11" 3-4 slide class A loaded and towing a rig
that's really the question. how efficient is it then?
I know some of the big late models went to 6;33 gears and 6 speed trans but whats the acceleration rate like? whats the passing capability like? what the obtainable MPH going through steeper mountain passes? whats the actual life of engine and trans if stressed to the max all the time. Big difference between back east and out west.
