Hello all,
I will be buying my first RV (class A) very soon. I plan to live in it for a few months while I move halfway across country to find a permanent home. I first started out just wanting to get a travel trailer but then I researched and researched and came up with "want" list that will best suit my needs: Class A, a gasser, wanting W24 Workhorse with 6 speed Allison, and Chevy of course, 50 Amp, roof AC, washer/dryer hook ups. I slowly raised my budget as I read about what I think I should have in my RV. I tend to buy something I know I won't want to upgrade later, I get attached to my vehicles, keep them forever. I am looking at the top of my budget range now to be able to get the things I feel I should.
Anyway to the point, I found an RV 2007 with a Workhorse 25.5 that is in my budget. The UVW states it is 19,990lbs on the online brochure. I do not know the CCC or hitch weight yet. I did searches about how the Vortec 8.1 is an excellent motor but wondered if they strain with such a heavy chassis. Does anyone here have the W25.5? I just don't want to spend thousands and have engine/trans work constant overload. I suppose they wouldn't, or they wouldn't have built them? I just need some feedback besides myself talking to me
I will be buying my first RV (class A) very soon. I plan to live in it for a few months while I move halfway across country to find a permanent home. I first started out just wanting to get a travel trailer but then I researched and researched and came up with "want" list that will best suit my needs: Class A, a gasser, wanting W24 Workhorse with 6 speed Allison, and Chevy of course, 50 Amp, roof AC, washer/dryer hook ups. I slowly raised my budget as I read about what I think I should have in my RV. I tend to buy something I know I won't want to upgrade later, I get attached to my vehicles, keep them forever. I am looking at the top of my budget range now to be able to get the things I feel I should.
Anyway to the point, I found an RV 2007 with a Workhorse 25.5 that is in my budget. The UVW states it is 19,990lbs on the online brochure. I do not know the CCC or hitch weight yet. I did searches about how the Vortec 8.1 is an excellent motor but wondered if they strain with such a heavy chassis. Does anyone here have the W25.5? I just don't want to spend thousands and have engine/trans work constant overload. I suppose they wouldn't, or they wouldn't have built them? I just need some feedback besides myself talking to me