gonzo71
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Well, well, I previously posted that I liked the Winnebago View and when I went to the dealer to put my downpayment into the mix, the View was sold. So off we went to continue our search
NOW we are looking at a09 Holiday Rambler Altantis 130. The surprise on this one is that it got the Ford E450 DIESEL CHASSIS and got the 6.0L Powerstroke Turbo Diesel. WOW am I surprised at that and on the first thought ....I WANT THAT.....
So what do you guys have to say about this one. I don't know much about Holiday Rambler Class C but I surely like that Power Stroke Diesel. What kind of a mileage could I get?
Daddy..Carsten
Mommy..Leah
Baby..Jewell 10 yrs
2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 34SBD, W22 Workhorse, 8.1L Vortec
2006 Piaggio Beverly 250 GT (BV250 in US)
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cm
Dillon, CO USA
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See the answer in your post under tow vehicles.
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mothmanlarry
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The 6.0L Ford diesel engine came out mid 2003. It appeared in the Lazy Daze in 2005. That is the last year it was offered because Ford had allot of trouble with many aspects of the engine. Presentlt there is a 2005 Lazy Daze in Seaside, NJ for sale. It will never sell due to it having a 6.0L ongine. The 6.8L V-10 Ford is Much mor reliable. Just search the web for problems with that engine. Incidently International makes the 6.0L for Ford. Ford tried sueing them for al the problems they were having. I looked into it because I was considering the 2005 Lazy Daze but not now.
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Westronics
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FWIW, for a summary of gas vs. diesel thoughts for E-450s, see FAQ: Gas vs. Diesel
My best guess for fuel efficiency is 10-14 mpg vs. 7-10 mpg for gas.
2002 Jayco Greyhawk 24SS, Cameras (RVCams), ScanGauge II/Blendmount, 300W Inverter, Airtabs,12' Portabote w/sail, Be kind to septic systems.
Ford motorhome customer service: 1-800-444-3311.
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gonzo71
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mothmanlarry wrote:The 6.0L Ford diesel engine came out mid 2003. It appeared in the Lazy Daze in 2005. That is the last year it was offered because Ford had allot of trouble with many aspects of the engine. Presentlt there is a 2005 Lazy Daze in Seaside, NJ for sale. It will never sell due to it having a 6.0L ongine. The 6.8L V-10 Ford is Much mor reliable. Just search the web for problems with that engine. Incidently International makes the 6.0L for Ford. Ford tried sueing them for al the problems they were having. I looked into it because I was considering the 2005 Lazy Daze but not now.
I am looking at a BRAND NEW 2009 Holiday Rambler Class C. All RV dealers I am looking at are telling that there is no RV Manufacturer out there making a Class C Diesel, but there it is. It is also posted on the Holiday Ramber web page.
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jackandh2o
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Gonzo71, are you sure?
I always thought we could believe every thing dealers told us. lol
Ray
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Arnemar
Cedar Falls,Ia
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Gonzo71: We have an Itasca Navion IQ diesel. Isn't that a Class C?
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clydedoerr
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One more vote for leaving that 6.0 liter diesel there. Nothing but problems. The prior 7.3 liter power stroke was a bullet proof diesel. I would much prefer the V10 over either now with the price of diesel fuel.
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