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sprchev1 · 11-03-2008, 04:22 PM

I work for the company that builds the chassis(Workhorse Custom Chassis) Workhorse.com. Damon had nothing to do with building it other than putting their body on it. Funny how we aren't mentioned. It has an ITEC 4.5L diesel(Maxxforce5) and an Allison 6speed transmission.

Part of the reason the mileage isn't that bad is that is only a 30 foot coach. Not big by Class A standards but capable for a retired couple to do anything they want. It is also shorter and skinnier than a typical Class A. That being said it is well thought out inside as far as storage and the floor plan.

As far as it being the new in, those folks that have enough money to buy a rear diesel pusher are not as sensitive to the gas prices since they start at over $200K for a cheap one. They can afford whatever gas is. The Avanti is a front engine diesel that is way below that price range(not sure what the pricing is on the Avanti, it has just been released). We'll see if it brings in the buyers.

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sprchev1 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Drives: 2004 Trailblazer 1984 S-10 V8 Posts: 160	Re: Fuel-Efficient RVs Debut I work for the company that builds the chassis(Workhorse Custom Chassis) Workhorse.com. Damon had nothing to do with building it other than putting their body on it. Funny how we aren't mentioned. It has an ITEC 4.5L diesel(Maxxforce5) and an Allison 6speed transmission. Part of the reason the mileage isn't that bad is that is only a 30 foot coach. Not big by Class A standards but capable for a retired couple to do anything they want. It is also shorter and skinnier than a typical Class A. That being said it is well thought out inside as far as storage and the floor plan. As far as it being the new in, those folks that have enough money to buy a rear diesel pusher are not as sensitive to the gas prices since they start at over $200K for a cheap one. They can afford whatever gas is. The Avanti is a front engine diesel that is way below that price range(not sure what the pricing is on the Avanti, it has just been released). We'll see if it brings in the buyers.