Anchors
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- Apr 25, 2015
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Hi, folks,
I've done a bit of searching through the forum posts, haven't found quite what I'm looking for, so I thought I'd focus my question.
I'm the kind of guy that would love to burn less petro-gasoline if possible (a dumb position if I'm going to be driving a motor home, I know), BUT, there are big engines out there (like the Ford E350/450) that burn something called Methanol (E85) which is made from corn (and therefore supports American farmers and is way better for the environment). I know some folks don't buy into those positions, but leaving aside the question of the environment, the lack of methanol stations (only about 2500 so far nationwide-posted on the web), and also the fact that it is known that methanol gets less MPG's than straight gas (which is offset by the fact that methanol is cheaper, so the $$ are a wash), my question to the forum is this:
Do you know of any motorhomes that are constructed using Flex-Fuel/Methanol engines? It seems to me that any motorhome maker that is building on the Ford 350/450 chassis can offer this, as Ford claims to make that engine to the Flex-fuel standard. I haven't been able to find anything yet that is definite about whether Winnie or others manufacturers offer that type of engine. (BTW, I'm not buying until next summer, so I'm listening to every bit of advice you all can offer. Your opinions/knowledge are GREATLY appreciated.)
I just think it would be nice to be an environmental RV'er, if I can
Thanks, and best regards,
Frank
I've done a bit of searching through the forum posts, haven't found quite what I'm looking for, so I thought I'd focus my question.
I'm the kind of guy that would love to burn less petro-gasoline if possible (a dumb position if I'm going to be driving a motor home, I know), BUT, there are big engines out there (like the Ford E350/450) that burn something called Methanol (E85) which is made from corn (and therefore supports American farmers and is way better for the environment). I know some folks don't buy into those positions, but leaving aside the question of the environment, the lack of methanol stations (only about 2500 so far nationwide-posted on the web), and also the fact that it is known that methanol gets less MPG's than straight gas (which is offset by the fact that methanol is cheaper, so the $$ are a wash), my question to the forum is this:
Do you know of any motorhomes that are constructed using Flex-Fuel/Methanol engines? It seems to me that any motorhome maker that is building on the Ford 350/450 chassis can offer this, as Ford claims to make that engine to the Flex-fuel standard. I haven't been able to find anything yet that is definite about whether Winnie or others manufacturers offer that type of engine. (BTW, I'm not buying until next summer, so I'm listening to every bit of advice you all can offer. Your opinions/knowledge are GREATLY appreciated.)
I just think it would be nice to be an environmental RV'er, if I can
Thanks, and best regards,
Frank