Weighs just over 11,000 lbs. Love our coach, have had it almost two years now. My wife and I will be picking the truck up in Wisconsin and driving pretty much your exact route to Haines to catch the ferry in September. So my situation is different, but just to throw it out there in case any readers are interested in some heavy towing stats. I have gotten over 8 mpg on occasion. Would like to learn if you have done any upgrades to your Bounder for driveability as well.
We travel at 65 mph routinely. Note: many years ago, I slept in it 5 days a week β from May of one year to February of the next year. In spite of the various claims on the internet, higher octane fuel has one purpose and that is to reduce preignition. Hey thanks so much for the updates, all the best to you and Nikki and look forward to seeing more new stuff! The average mpg for a E450 v10 base vehicle is 8. I put on a long sleeve shirt! And barely pulling the wrangler. You can't stand up so you risk injury to your back. The biggest factor pointing to you towing vs driving separately is that you and your wife must be apart during the entire trip if you drive both vehicles and cannot converse about the beautiful scenery.
Checking the gas I fueled at home with a small pump I have and filled the 80 gallon tank to where I could see the level at the filler and may have waisted some fuel. We have no problem cruising up inclines and most of time, it doesnt even downshift. Do the toe drink in Dawson City. But, lately going 55 β you create traffic problem in this area around the big cities. We use cruise control all the time. Because of that I restricted my search to 1998-2003 shuttles with a 7. We selected our coach for its size near our comfort max , and floor plan for becoming full timers later this year.
My close friends have D Pushers about the same length but weigh more on the D chassis. I get around 7 and 8 with my class C gas. We drove pretty hard to get that far that fast. I can put you in touch with the most frugal sailors on the planet β but safety should be your main concern. Interested parties should confirm all data before relying on it to make a purchase decision. I liked the truck despite some coach issues. Have the Sumo Springs and Blue Ox Tiger Track on it so it handles pretty good! So really the most significant change was a different engine, and it made a big difference.
In 2004 Ford began making their own diesel engine, the 6. We are pulling a Max teardrop trailer about 1100 pounds fully loaded with a 2008 Toyota Highlander 3 liter V6 never exceeding 65 mph. Within the last 2,000 miles, I did decide β To replaced the tires, shocks, brakes, ball joints, air-conditioning compressor, batteries. We drove circles around them, well not literally but we would have to stop every hour and wait for them to catch up to us though through the Yukon. It's big but it drives and corners smooth, no wallowing whatsoever.
I also have lots of thoughts about Quality of Manufacture but would be somewhat afraid to post this as I would probably lose my job if it were reveled who I was. I think some mandated fuel economy standards in this case would actually be of benefit, as customer demand has not convinced the manufacturers to design for economy. We have a 2008 Winnebago View. High end wheelchair lifts and tie downs : Typically, shuttle buses are purchased by public transit systems so they come with high end wheelchair lifts rated at 800 pounds. Modern engines have knock sensors that detect when an engine begins to knock from pre-ignition. I had mine reset on my 1999 gas class-a-. My monaco loaded w highs in at 35,000 lbs and my toad is a yukon denali which is 4,500 lbs and I get 7.
Alan My guess was based on my 2003 F350 with 6. It can weigh up to 14,500 pounds, depending on the engine. Do you really need something 30ft long? We have a 2015 Tiffin Allegro Road Road 34ft and dolly tow a Lexus Rx350. My wife and I drove to Alaska in June 1998 and we are planning to return there in August, 2018. Deffinately many more trips planned for us in the future. Where they come from : The majority were purchased new by a public transit system, the rest by senior care facilities, hotels and airports. Diesel had started to some down less than regular again, so fuel costs didn't seem quite as much an issue.
Just an Electric Motor attached to the rear axle, no more drive shaft. I am out of space! I would think a rental car would be really inconvenient but wanted to ask. The ford engine has a 50,000 mile waranty on itβ¦. New options include a factory-installed navigation system and a first-in-class in-dash computer that can access the internet via the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network. The layout of the L-track is something to consider when buying.
Wind was average but not anything to complain about. Whether the mileage increase is worth the extra price for the premium gas will depend on your vehicle. I find the key to good mpg is less weight. Most newer V-10 owners claim 9 mpg. Another appealing option is the Masterack work bin storage system, which includes steel shelving, drawers and cabinets. What I like most about it is I can heat the bus without running the engine. We have found with our Motorhome, the sweet spot for power is 2500-2700 rpm, in this target zone, we can climb most hills without downshifting.
I mean come on, the v10 is a relic from the 90s which lacks direct injection, turbocharging, variable valve timing. Louis and back to California β¦. Pay attention to weather and slow down into significant headwinds. Plus because it is only about 19. At almost every stop I now find diesel less expensive than gasoline and even better with my Flying J discount card. The salesman drive the truck over for me to sign the papers.