Wayfarer power

[Mike werneth]

I am looking a the 2019 wayfarer and my main concern is does it have enough horsepower to take in the mountains. I live near Pensacola fl. The closest thing we have to a hill is a sand dune. Also is there anything else I need to know about the wayfarer

[Gary RVRoamer]

That's the Tiffin class C built on a MB Sprinter chassis, right? I'd expect it performs like the several other brands built on that chassis. Are you wondering about the Sprinter-based coaches vs larger but more powerful Class C coaches that use the Ford E450 or E350 chassis?


"Enough horsepower" is very much a personal perception. They can all get over the mountains, but some will be slower than others and/or be unable to accelerate on the uphills. They get the job done, but not with the same level of satisfaction in the seat of the driver's pants.

[RonLC]

The more important thing you should heed is the CCCC of the Wayfarer.

[RVThere]

I have a 2017 Winnebago View with the same Sprinter chassis and 42k miles on the odometer.

I have driven the View over the Rockies a number of times dragging my Jeep. Does it have the power of my big class A? No way.

Does it have the power to climb mountain passes? Definitely even with a tow. You WILL have to downshift from overdrive when you're climbing.

I'm taking it to WY and AK starting next week so I'll again be climbing some big mountains!

[FatChance]

What, exactly, are your concerns? Are you worried it might not make it up a hill and will roll back down backwards?

Your bigger concern will be going down the other side without toasting your brakes if you ride your brakes and/or do not down shift.