Motorhome Help/Info.

[Mickey Whaley]

Originally Posted by H.A.A.C. Racing

I'm looking to purchase an older motorhome (2000-2003). I'm a Chevy guy but was wondering how the V-10 Ford pulls. Looking for a class A 31-38feet and tow 24 foot trailer (6500-7000lbs loaded). Anything I should stay away from? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Pete

i have a 99 monaco diplomat 38ft loaded with 50k miles diesel pusher 46 k

[HR9121]

Originally Posted by Mickey Whaley

i have a 99 monaco diplomat 38ft loaded with 50k miles diesel pusher 46 k

Very well taken care of and driven carefully. Has never been across a bridge longer than a 100 feet either.

[NHRA133H]

I just bought a 28QB Coachman with a V10 and it tows pretty good. I had Performance Trailer in NJ build a heavy duty hitch. Since it is on an F550 chassis I do not use a toad but the trailer is a 28ft Alum trailer. It has a short distance from axle to hitch. Not sure of the weight. I really wish someone would make a 28-32 ft A with a Duramax and an Allison 6sp..... why not? The Duramax Super C is real nice but $$$$

[Dave Casey]

I towed 50,000 miles with my 32 ft winnebago adventurer v10, 26' trailer, the hitch on the coach had been reinforced and it was never a problem. I think the V10 is a great dependable motor, it revs more , but i liked it. After I had the coach for 2-3 years I bought and installed a complete Banks kit. The main reason was so that the coach wouldn't downshift as much. I was very pleased with the kit, both quality and performance wise. The coach i had previoulsly was a 460 motor which was also good. The weakest link in the ford is the trans, keep an eye on it. You can probably find a low mileage non slide coach for very reasonable money.

[H.A.A.C. Racing]

Mickey, I just found out today that I'm approved for 20k (it's only a 5 year loan) and I have 5k saved so that makes my range a lot lower then your coach. Thanks for the info everyone.....I'll find something I hope.