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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 04-12-2017, 10:35 PM
Replies: 69
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Posted By JamieGeek
It is possible Ford just started out conservative...

It is possible Ford just started out conservative with the engine and as they get more experience with it (and enhance it) they just open up the specs more.
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 01-30-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 24,914
Posted By JamieGeek
I wouldn't mind it: With a new trans and a new...

I wouldn't mind it: With a new trans and a new engine, if the combination would have the same towing specs (GVWR/GCWR) and provide better mpg overall I would be happy.

Who knows, perhaps the new...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 12-15-2016, 01:38 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 24,914
Posted By JamieGeek
Yeah ours was loaded with the 3 of us, full...

Yeah ours was loaded with the 3 of us, full propane, full water, full gas and empty waste tanks (and loaded with our stuff) when we weighed it.
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 12-14-2016, 03:51 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 24,914
Posted By JamieGeek
Ah but the Axis/Vegas units sit really low; I'd...

Ah but the Axis/Vegas units sit really low; I'd say there is less than 6" of ground clearance below the front bumper. (Can't measure mine because its sitting in about 9" of snow, or more if they...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 12-13-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 24,914
Posted By JamieGeek
Should be simple to guesstimate: our Axis is 94"...

Should be simple to guesstimate: our Axis is 94" wide w/o mirrors and 11' 3" tall (including A/C). Take off about a foot for the A/C and the guesstimate of the frontal area is 7.83333 X 10.25 = ~80...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 10-14-2016, 11:14 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 24,914
Posted By JamieGeek
They could be economically forced to do so: By...

They could be economically forced to do so: By switching to the V-8 the mpg would likely increase for the Axis/Vegas units (as its a newer engine and more efficient than the V-10). In theory this may...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 10-14-2016, 01:28 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 24,914
Posted By JamieGeek
The graphic Chance posted lists the V-8 as...

The graphic Chance posted lists the V-8 as available for the stripped chassis (the middle column right above the note about availability).
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 05-13-2016, 06:54 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 24,914
Posted By JamieGeek
6 quarts for the E-Series V-10: ...

6 quarts for the E-Series V-10:
https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/owner_information/2016-E-Series-Owners-Manual-version-1_om_EN-US_03_2015.pdf
page 200.

I think that is...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 05-13-2016, 06:29 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 24,914
Posted By JamieGeek
uggh did you at least get the Y-Pipe fixed?...

uggh did you at least get the Y-Pipe fixed? (Those first V-10's had a terribly restrictive Y-Pipe joining the exhaust manifolds together.)
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 05-13-2016, 05:15 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 24,914
Posted By JamieGeek
Simply by being a design 10 years newer would...

Simply by being a design 10 years newer would achieve some fuel economy savings.

Remember the V-10 was designed when performance/power were more desirable than fuel economy and thus it is...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-08-2016, 07:47 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 24,914
Posted By JamieGeek
Then buy a Four Winds Super C: ...

Then buy a Four Winds Super C:
https://thormotorcoach.com/fourwinds-super-c/
Its everything you want.
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-08-2016, 02:12 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 24,914
Posted By JamieGeek
Feels like it around here today...wooo!...

Feels like it around here today...wooo! Sunshine..

Sorry, back to your regularly scheduled discussion...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-03-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 24,914
Posted By JamieGeek
Sure the newer engines almost always are the...

Sure the newer engines almost always are the optional ones. Eventually they will become standard when newer engines are available.

Look at how the Ecoboost engine is the optional engine in the...
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