I also had a 5.9 cummins 1993 gulfstream. It had 190 hp and it got about the same mileage. It was woefully underpowered. I also had the 4 speed transmission vs the 6 speed. I had a fried that had 5.9 cummins that had 230 hp with the 6 speed transmission and it got better mileage and had improved performance. The 454 is probably better in some ways than the 190 cummins in my opinion (tho it was a pusher and hence quieter). I would prefer the 230 tho over the 454. The 454 is a good gas motorhome. I think for the dollar and value it would be great. I agree that the gas mileage difference is not much different (if any). Again, it comes down to how fast you go. With the 190 you can not go over about 60-65 and hard to maintain even 55 over modest hills.
-----Original Message----- From: Kaleb C. Striplin <ka...@striplin.net> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Fri, Jun 24, 2011 7:16 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ot motorhomes For anywhere from the 8-10k range I have seen early 90s like 90-92 r so about the same size with cummins diesels in them. I would hink that would get much better mileage. On 6/23/2011 9:23 PM, drcscru...@aol.com wrote: I had a 31 foot 454 holiday rambler motorhome with the turbo 400 transmission. t got about 7-9 miles per gallon. It really depends on how fast you drive it. f you drive about 55 it will get better mileage than if you drive 65-70 (as I id often). I had very little problem with the 454. I did change out the rakes and rotors on it and the parts were cheap. The parts are pretty much one on chevrolet truck parts. The air conditioner never worked very well so, you eed a generator to make sure your roof air conditioners work. I think 2 AC's re best (for southern climes). I do recommend that you have a gasoline enerator vs a propane generator. It is a pain to have to do both propane and asoline at the stops. I would definately check out the engine/trans with omeone as the cost to exchange those out equal the cost of the motorhome. I resently have a diesel and love it, but I did pay more than 5k for it. For 5K ou can have a lot of fun if you don't have costly mechanical problems. I will say the 454 was a good runner. -----Original Message----- From: Kaleb C. Striplin<ka...@striplin.net> To: Mercedes Discussion List<mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Thu, Jun 23, 2011 3:28 pm Subject: [MBZ] Ot motorhomes Anybody know anything about rvs, travel trailers etc? One of my dealers got a 94 32? Ft winabago in on trade, can buy for 5k. Has a 454 gasser in it. Wonder what kind of mileage it would get? I don't even know how to turn on the power o the thing. Engine starts right up and runs great. Seems fancy for the year. Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1388 / Virus Database: 1513/3722 - Release Date: 06/23/11 -- aleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320. 97 E300, 95 E300, 93 300D, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 90 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D ttp://www.okiebenz.com _______________________________________ ttp://www.okiebenz.com or new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com o search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: ttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
