Thinking About a Class C
We sold our Class A and are thinking about a class C. I liked the V10 Ford we had in the F53 Chassis but at 32.5 feet it was too big for a few trips per year. I have an option on a 27 foot class C w...
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With "RARE" exception to the RV itself like a 1992-1995 Telstar motorhome, I would avoid an old Ford chassis that did not have the V10 engine and at least a 4-speed transmission.
For reference regarding fuel economy, our 2007 E350 with the V10 engine and the TorqShift 5-speed transmission of that era (MANY PICTURES HERE) averaged 10.5 mpg, a figure accurately logged and calculated upon returning from a ~5000 mile RV trip (not towing). 10.5 mpg is a whole lot better than a mere 6 mpg.....and there are other matters pertaining to performance, behavioral, available parts, and reliability.
For reference regarding fuel economy, our 2007 E350 with the V10 engine and the TorqShift 5-speed transmission of that era (MANY PICTURES HERE) averaged 10.5 mpg, a figure accurately logged and calculated upon returning from a ~5000 mile RV trip (not towing). 10.5 mpg is a whole lot better than a mere 6 mpg.....and there are other matters pertaining to performance, behavioral, available parts, and reliability.
