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Originally Posted by vjstangelo
I don't mind if it is a 2016 or 2017. I just didn't want to get stuck in a plant outage as they re-tool for the 2017. We really want the unit for the summer travels.
I would prefer the 6-speed transmission over the 5-speed but I suppose that at this point all F53 units would have the 6-speed. I guess that I would specify my preference in the order.
WRT the engine, I DO have a preference there: V10 all the way. We have a V10 in our 2005 Excursion and it has been the most reliable engine we have ever owned, 130,000mi and no problems. These miles have mostly been towing our TT with 6 being trips from VA to WY (Yellowstone).
Wish I could say the same for the gutless 4R100 transmission...
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With the F-53, I would want a V-10 too, probably even in the E-450 chassis. I am on my third V-10. As far as retooling, I am not sure how much "retooling" Thor does every year in the same model. There may be some minor interior changes made, but they seem pretty much the same. I don't think you have to worry about the transmission issue. I believe Thor is only purchasing the 6 Spd. I have never ordered one, so I don't know how long it takes. The way RVs are built, I think I feel more comfortable finding a good one and examining it really well before I put any money down.
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