Ford V10 Power, effectivity

Hudsoner wrote:

rgatijnet1 wrote:

Mile High wrote:
Let's not give the guy illusions! There is simply nothing true about that last statement.

I pass so many diesel coaches that I have lost count. I can cruise all day at 75 and most diesels camp in the right lane doing 55 to 65. I know my gas coach will top at 84 when the ECM prevents it from going any faster. The Ford V-10 has plenty of power for any roads that you may travel on as long as you keep the gross combined weight within specs.

I am like you! I have yet to see a diesel coach of the same or similar size as mine is (31') that can keep up with me, be it on the flats or in the western mountains.

don't see many diesel pusher 31 ft MH if any? most of the ones u see are 40-45 ft.Anyhow iam trying to compare apples to apples
so no if u had a 38-39 ft gasser,loaded, pulling a toad you would be under powered compared to a 400HP ISL 40 ft loaded pusher towing a toad.Iam sure a light weight 31 ft MH ford V10 will be sufficient power but as said two different worlds when talking space-ride-engine noise-overall quality of build -handling etc
Like the "OP" asked

Is there a general consensus on coach weigh where the engine no longer seems acceptable, and most people would wish they went with the diesel engine coach?

and so this is my consensus on this matter