Does anyone have + or - feedback or info on this engine?

Is it the 310 horsepower engine?
What is the torque rating compared to the 7.3 PS?

Finally, why doesn't the F-53 chassis come with an option of the powerstroke?

 

Alot of RV's dont offer a diesel just because diesel fuel isnt always available out in the sticks where people camp. Where there is gasoline, doesnt mean there is diesel fuel.

 

Hi, this thread is alittle old but I had to jump in. I sell RV's and the reason you don't see the powerstroke in more motorhomes is the weight issue. We sell Coachmen RV's and there is a couple of class C models that offer the Powerstroke option. The PS is heavier and takes away from the GCVW. The class A models are now either the V-10 which has been an awesome motor and the new GM 8.1L with the Workhorse chassis. The 8.1L is the most powerful gasoline engine offered in an RV. Mileage with V-10 range from 8-10(depending on weather, terrain, tow vehicle) and the 8.1L 9-12mpg(same factors) This isn't something I've read just what I am hearing from my customers.
Mark

 

i also work for an rv dealership and i deal with rentals. ide have to say that between two comparable motorshomes one on a ford f-53 and one on a workhorse the ford seems to want to move alittle better. the fords are also much more reliable. all of our major problems have been on the chevy/workhorse chassis. not to mention chevy just dosent have a heavy duty enough chassis to be under any sizable motorhome. all the bigger motorhomes that ive seen have been on a ford chassis.

 

Keep the observations opinions coming. Still looking for the info on the HP of the year/model. anyone know?

 

wasnt the old cruise air motor homes GM?wow the fords are much more reliable, imagine someone saying that on a ford forum..

Ron
00 Excursion Limited 4x4 V-10

 

hhahaha ktmguy good point, i think 310 sounds about right, the tourqe might be slightly more do to the longer exhaust but dont quote me on that. and im not sure about the cruise air

 

Yeah, I would agree on the weight issue. Technically, gasoline engined trucks can haul more than a diesel.
Diesels are nice, but they are harder to maintain, and have to be operated a certain way.
The simplicity of the gasoline engine is a bonus, and it is much lighter and offers plenty of power. The only disadvantage of the gasser is the fuel economy.
The V10 is a good engine from what I hear, personally, I prefer the older 460's. Very simple to maintain, very reliable, lots of power. My 460 gets between 7.5 and 8, and its a utility truck weighing in around 7K.