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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-02-2021, 04:22 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 98,303
Posted By VocalVirgo
Aerodynamics is a key point here. Go to the...

Aerodynamics is a key point here. Go to the GSowners forum and there are plenty of people getting 10-12 MPG it their smartly designed aerodynamic BT Cruisers with the new 7.3L I’ll have mine in a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-28-2021, 09:31 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 98,303
Posted By VocalVirgo
There are so many Class A DP’s that have the...

There are so many Class A DP’s that have the Cummins & Allison combos. It’s more common than not in a DP.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-06-2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 98,303
Posted By VocalVirgo
I don’t mean to correct you, but the RV tune, the...

I don’t mean to correct you, but the RV tune, the one that’s on the E350 and E450 Ford chassis are all 350 hp and 468 lb-ft of torque. :-).
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-29-2021, 09:23 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 40,257
Posted By VocalVirgo
The E-Series is gas only. No diesel option.

The E-Series is gas only. No diesel option.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-29-2021, 09:08 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 98,303
Posted By VocalVirgo
The Class C RV's with the Godzilla 7.3 makes 350...

The Class C RV's with the Godzilla 7.3 makes 350 HP and 468 ib/ft torque (based on the E350 or E450 cutaway van chassis. And this engine didn't replace the Diesel engine, it replaced the 6.8 gas V-10.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-29-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 13,314
Posted By VocalVirgo
You are entitled to a refund if your concerns are...

You are entitled to a refund if your concerns are Covid related.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-27-2021, 03:00 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 98,303
Posted By VocalVirgo
Someone was doing a review of a Penske moving...

Someone was doing a review of a Penske moving truck with the 7.3 in a E350, and when he was showing the dashboard I paused to look at the MPG reading. After 1,600+ miles, the average was 10.6. And...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-18-2021, 03:49 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 40,257
Posted By VocalVirgo
I ordered the 5210, which is only 22' long and is...

I ordered the 5210, which is only 22' long and is pretty aerodynamic in the front. I've chatted with only a few people who say that they're getting 10MPG or better driving the new 7.3L between 60-65...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-03-2020, 10:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,431
Posted By VocalVirgo
Thanks for this!

Thanks for this!
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-03-2020, 07:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,431
Posted By VocalVirgo
That torque number is for the pick up truck. I...

That torque number is for the pick up truck. I believe the number is different for the E350 and E450 cutaway van chassis.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-17-2020, 03:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,431
Posted By VocalVirgo
Awesome. Thank you. That means the Torque number...

Awesome. Thank you. That means the Torque number is probably 401.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-15-2020, 01:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,431
Posted By VocalVirgo
7.3 power numbers in the Ford E350

Hi.
Does anyone know what the power figures are for the 7.3 when in the 2021 E350 cutaway? I heard the engines are detuned for use in the E350 vans, but was wondering what those numbers are. I...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2020, 02:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,974
Posted By VocalVirgo
Thanks so much for your time and info. I saw your...

Thanks so much for your time and info. I saw your unit. It’s beautiful. It looks great at 13 years old! Is yours the rear bath model (my favorite)?
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2020, 02:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,974
Posted By VocalVirgo
@UnclePaul, Thanks so much for taking the time to...

@UnclePaul, Thanks so much for taking the time to write this. I really appreciate it, and the info.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 09-01-2020, 12:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,974
Posted By VocalVirgo
I’m in California. I have seen gas and diesel...

I’m in California. I have seen gas and diesel above $5.00/gallon many times.

I had 2 vans before... just sold the second one. Nothing is going to get that mileage, but the difference between 10...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-31-2020, 11:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,974
Posted By VocalVirgo
Thank you for this. Very well said. And on top...

Thank you for this. Very well said.
And on top of that I was actually asking for an apples to apples comparison. Same exact coach, different cutaway/engine.
From what I’ve gathered so far, the...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-02-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,974
Posted By VocalVirgo
Perfectly said. We won’t know until new owners...

Perfectly said. We won’t know until new owners start to share their feedback.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-01-2020, 08:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,974
Posted By VocalVirgo
Really good comparison of the 6.0 and the new...

Really good comparison of the 6.0 and the new 7.3. Wouldn’t that be great if orders able to match that little bit of better gas mileage than the 6.0 makes, but you have tons of extra power....
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-01-2020, 08:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,974
Posted By VocalVirgo
Same exact Class C / Different engine miles per gallon

So I’m sure these questions have been asked, but maybe not quite in the same way. There are a few class C motorhome is now available that have exactly the same set up, tank sizes, dimensions, shape,...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 01-26-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 33,376
Posted By VocalVirgo
MPG/Speed

Hi there.

At what speed do you normally drive? I know you pull a small toad, so I’m just trying to see what your average MPG’S are.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-18-2019, 04:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,222
Posted By VocalVirgo
Well well well... I have been looking at Phoenix...

Well well well... I have been looking at Phoenix Cruiser and Lazy Daze. Crazy expensive, but you can literally have a custom build not only your floor plan, but everything else including the...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-16-2019, 09:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,222
Posted By VocalVirgo
Scrolling through the replies again and I...

Scrolling through the replies again and I realized I didn't see this very valid point too... Damn. This kinda seems like more trouble than it's worth.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-16-2019, 09:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,222
Posted By VocalVirgo
So my buddy who transports for Horizon just...

So my buddy who transports for Horizon just texted me back and said that 99% of drivers would never use the bathroom. The other 1% get caught during inspection, get fired, and don't get paid....
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-16-2019, 07:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,222
Posted By VocalVirgo
FYI, I am a Full-Timer, and I'm just looking for...

FYI, I am a Full-Timer, and I'm just looking for the easiest way to hold as much fresh water as possible. Towing water is not an option.

I do know how the units are delivered. Any driver who...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-10-2019, 03:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,222
Posted By VocalVirgo
OMG, that is ridiculous. The toilet should not be...

OMG, that is ridiculous. The toilet should not be used on a new RV! That’s so obvious!
I will DEFINITELY make sure it has never been used, lol... Seriously.

Thanks for the reply.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-09-2019, 11:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,222
Posted By VocalVirgo
Turning black tank into fresh waster tank...

I was wondering if anyone has purchased a NEW (OBVIOUSLY) Class C and connected the never used black tank to the fresh water tank in order to double (or more) the freshwater capacity?
I ask because...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-15-2019, 12:34 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 16,819
Posted By VocalVirgo
Question Why does it matter that "the guy was from a...

Why does it matter that "the guy was from a foreign country"?? I like all my fellow travelers, but ethnicity is not something that needs to be pointed out here. I say this with respect, and I say it...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-15-2019, 12:28 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 16,819
Posted By VocalVirgo
This was such a nightmare for me too. I called,...

This was such a nightmare for me too. I called, set travel notices, called support so they could manually set my travel dates in my account notes. But nothing worked. After all that, and countless...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-28-2019, 05:32 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,540
Posted By VocalVirgo
We all understand what you're saying- the...

We all understand what you're saying- the "concept" is not lost on us. WE ALL KNOW WHAT YOU'RE ASKING. But we are all telling you NO, it is not possible, but you don't want to hear it.
It's not the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-28-2019, 12:33 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 26,475
Posted By VocalVirgo
I agree with this 100%. And also, don't beat...

I agree with this 100%.
And also, don't beat yourself up about it. Sh*t happens. We all do something dumb at some point. #BeingHuman
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-28-2019, 12:28 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,540
Posted By VocalVirgo
The answer to your question: Absolute Hard No....

The answer to your question: Absolute Hard No. Full Stop. Never Think about this again. No.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-28-2019, 12:23 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,857
Posted By VocalVirgo
My Class A I had no Tow. My (just sold) Class B...

My Class A I had no Tow. My (just sold) Class B Sh*tmobile I carried my motorcycle. My new Class B is no tow (just sold the bike). The ProMaster is so reliable and gets good enough MPG that it will...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-28-2018, 05:46 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,819
Posted By VocalVirgo
The RTR in Quartzite is still a go. I just spoke...

The RTR in Quartzite is still a go. I just spoke to one of the head organizers.

But get this, I just called Xanterra, and they said that depending on how long this shutdown is predicted to last,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-02-2018, 07:04 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 26,741
Posted By VocalVirgo
[Moderator Edit] I'm super sorry. Besides the...

[Moderator Edit] I'm super sorry. Besides the emotional attachment we feel towards our homes on wheels, the financial hit sucks.
Forum: Just Conversation 12-02-2018, 07:01 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 17,688
Posted By VocalVirgo
GM has killed off 12 models for 2019. Some of...

GM has killed off 12 models for 2019. Some of them are the single only car in their class that GM makes. They are discontinuing a few models that are not selling poorly. The Malibu, which was just...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-21-2018, 01:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 547
Posted By VocalVirgo
Rooftop Air Conditioner

Hiya.
For those of you who can have, and want, a rooftop A/C... I have found one that uses the least amount of energy and also draws the lowest amps during compressor startup. It's not low profile,...
Forum: Full-Timers 09-23-2018, 11:42 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 18,076
Posted By VocalVirgo
Very well said!

Very well said!
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 01-07-2015, 03:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,933
Posted By VocalVirgo
Hi guys. Thank you SO MUCH for all your input. ...

Hi guys.
Thank you SO MUCH for all your input.
Here's where I'm at:
The tires are old, but before buying new ones, I decided (knowing what I know about passenger cars/trucks, which is a lot) that...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 01-03-2015, 12:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,933
Posted By VocalVirgo
Tracking/Seeking awful steering...

I know I'm SuperNewbie here, but I was hoping you guys could help me out. With all the experience you guys have with your motorhomes... and after the hours of searching around on here and other...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-03-2015, 12:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 19,751
Posted By VocalVirgo
The 7th character in my VIN is a "3", and the...

The 7th character in my VIN is a "3", and the 10th character is an "X", but I still can't figure out what chassis I have so I can get parts for the from end to stop the terrible tracking...

1999...
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