gypsydan Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Does anyone know when the last year the 8.1 ltr Chevy engine was used in a class A? And what RV it was used in? 2009 Four Winds Chateau - 25' class C 2002 Chevy Tracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcussen Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Workhorse rv chassis, [several makes] 2009 http://www.hcdmag.com/81l-vortec-engine/ Foretravel 40ft tag 500hp Cummins ISM 1455 watts on the roof, 600 a/h's lithium in the basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjstough Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 I looked at the Winnebago website and they produced some motorhomes in 2010 with the Workhorse chassis, but no doubt, the chassis were made in 2009. 2005 Winnebago Voyage 38J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff & Suzanne Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 I had that beast in my first RV tow vehicle. . .a 2009 Silverado extended cab with Allison tranny pulling our 30 ft. Airstream Classic with a Hensley Hitch. Twelve to fourteen mpg pulling or not. Sweet!!! Jeff and Suzanne with Scout and Sydney, the Cocker Spaniel Sisters touring in Fawkes the 2012 Phoenix Cruiser 2400 Sprinter "What happens in Vagueness, stays in Vagueness" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 That was a very strong gas motor along with the Ford V-10.The V10 is still powers motor homes. We had the V-10 and had friends with the 8.1 pulling heavy 5th wheels. The MPG was very, very low particularity in the mountains . We traded our V-10 for a diesel after 2 years of towing. They were both pulling beast the friend with the 8.1 now has a dodge diesel. IMO the V-10 gas motor as the 8.1 gasser was not suitable for heavy Rv's. Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldMan Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 I'm looking for a used Class A, and I won't buy anything but a Ford-powered coach. The Ford approach appeals to me. More displacement, lower compression. Works for me. Reminds me of the airplane i used to own. Besides, I keep reading is a beast, more like a diesel. I just don't know how to work a diesel, and I don't want to. Not at my age. So, a hard-pullin' Ford is what I seek. Budget, solar not included, is about $20K. A number of immediate add-ons. The aforementioned solar setup and an Excel tankless water heater, removing the booth seats and putting in individual chairs for that. Will free up some space during non-eating hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 12 hours ago, OldMan said: I'm looking for a used Class A, and I won't buy anything but a Ford-powered coach. If you want something that is built in the past 10 years, it will be Ford powered as it is the only choice available. We had an early V-10 Ford chassis for 14 years (bought new) and never regretted the choice. The average fuel mileage for the entire time figured out to be a respectable 7.81 mpg. Highway milages usually exceeded 8 mpg traveling at 60 mph. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldMan Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 The 8.1 is the only Chevy I'd drive. Yes, cruise control (at 59MPH) will be the salvation of fuel mileage. Cruise control and driving when others are not. Nights on the weekend, daytime during the week (avoiding congested places). I've already got my "theoretical first trip," as a fulltimer all sussed out. To early to commit, but as it stands now, trout fishing and a visit to the Very Large Array are included in that trip. I've been a space nut since 1960. I was 7 when Smilin' Al Shepard was the first American in space. I was hooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 We had the Ford V-10 in a 2005 F-350 pulling a 5th wheel GCVW @ 23K perhaps a bit more. MPG was not good and it was weak in the mountains of the South west. Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjstough Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 On 1/27/2018 at 10:48 AM, OldMan said: The 8.1 is the only Chevy I'd drive. Yes, cruise control (at 59MPH) will be the salvation of fuel mileage. Using cruise control is a poor way to try and optimize fuel mileage. 2005 Winnebago Voyage 38J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldMan Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 3 hours ago, richfaa said: We had the Ford V-10 in a 2005 F-350 pulling a 5th wheel GCVW @ 23K perhaps a bit more. MPG was not good and it was weak in the mountains of the South west. Hoping to find one with a Banks system already installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 16 hours ago, OldMan said: Hoping to find one with a Banks system already installed. We had no problem pulling the steepest grades but with high RPM,s and perhaps 35 or 40 MPH and a lot of engine screaming. The V-10 is built for that. At high altitude we ran out of motor Pulling 23K or so. The Combined vehicle weight produced low MPG if that is a issue. It was more a annoyance factor with the noise and screaming than anything else . The banks system would be a wise choice however IMO the V-10 does not need more power as it has plenty. Your choice of course but again IMO having pulled with both the diesel is a better choice. Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldMan Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 9 hours ago, richfaa said: We had no problem pulling the steepest grades but with high RPM,s and perhaps 35 or 40 MPH and a lot of engine screaming. The V-10 is built for that. At high altitude we ran out of motor Pulling 23K or so. The Combined vehicle weight produced low MPG if that is a issue. It was more a annoyance factor with the noise and screaming than anything else . The banks system would be a wise choice however IMO the V-10 does not need more power as it has plenty. Your choice of course but again IMO having pulled with both the diesel is a better choice. Several things: Diesel is expensive. I don't know anything about them and thus I won't be able to work on them. If I was younger I'd dig in, but at my age, no. Did that years ago with flying and airplanes. More money pits. You ran out of pulling with the V10 or the 8.1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Ran out of motor with the V-10 at high altitude. Right now the difference in price diesel/gas here in Florida is gas 2.59 diesel 2.89 better MPG on the diesel will make up for the difference in cost over time. We also use the FJ/ Pilot RV plus card for 7 cents off diesel. We are not knocking the V-10 had we only towed on fairly level ground or been low end users we would have stayed with it. It just was not suitable for us for high end use all over the country. We are just stating our experience and opinion. It sounds like you have your mind made up.The V-10 will pull you wherever you want to go so go with what ever suits your present needs. Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 17 hours ago, OldMan said: Diesel is expensive. I don't know anything about them and thus I won't be able to work on them. When compared to gasoline engines, diesel engines are also expensive. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBirdman Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 21 minutes ago, Kirk Wood said: When compared to gasoline engines, diesel engines are also expensive. That's a fact. Depending on the size/year/manufacturer, they are expensive to upkeep/repair. They have lots more torque than gas, infact if done right, diesels can be some serious horse power/torque monsters way surpassing gas albeit expensive to do. More expensive to buy in vehicles new also. That being said, I drive one. Me thinks this is way off topic, if so, plz excuse. 2002 Fifth Avenue RV (RIP) 2015 Ram 3500 Mega-cab DRW(38k miles), 6.7L Cummins Diesel, A668RFE, 3.73, 14,000 GVWR, 5,630 Payload, 27,300 GCWR, 18,460 Max Trailer Weight Rating(For Sale) , living in the frigid north, ND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsydan Posted April 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 On 12/11/2017 at 10:53 AM, Jeff & Suzanne said: I had that beast in my first RV tow vehicle. . .a 2009 Silverado extended cab with Allison tranny pulling our 30 ft. Airstream Classic with a Hensley Hitch. Twelve to fourteen mpg pulling or not. Sweet!! Did you do anything to the engine to get that great mileage? 2009 Four Winds Chateau - 25' class C 2002 Chevy Tracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff & Suzanne Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 1 minute ago, gypsydan said: Did you do anything to the engine to get that great mileage? Just regular maintenance and no lead foot. We usually kept our speed at 60 on highways. Jeff and Suzanne with Scout and Sydney, the Cocker Spaniel Sisters touring in Fawkes the 2012 Phoenix Cruiser 2400 Sprinter "What happens in Vagueness, stays in Vagueness" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 The Ford V-10 in our 34' Class A towing a 3500 lb toad takes us up the 6% grade through Fancy Gap on I-77 going from Charlotte, NC to Ft Chiswell, VA without dropping below 55 MPH. Our previous Ford 460 V-8 powered coach would drop to around 40 pulling the same stretch. The bottom line though, was that both coaches always got us where we were going... Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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