How Loud Is Our Motorhome Going Up Hills? | Ford 7.3L V8 Godzilla Engine (F-53 Chassis)

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@mikepizza76 Жыл бұрын

Hey Joel and Emma, nice scenic video. I actually enjoy the driving clips you put up. You keep it interesting and don't go overboard on the length of time showing it.

@brenthoward2036

I have Georgetown 335 DS V10 and I installed Siless 4mm liner under the engine hump and it dropped decibel level at least 20%. When going up steep hills at 4500 rpm you actually hear engine noise coming out the tailpipe more than under your feet in the cab. Its an inexpensive add that makes a huge difference in cabin comfort. Also decreases engine heat from creeping in to the cab.

@user-mg7ez3og3y

Wow, your RV journey looks absolutely incredible! 😍 Enjoy🚐

@werkspartsllc7856 Жыл бұрын

I have a new GT7 with the v8. Spent a lot of time and a decent amount of money "soundproofing" the cab. Layered the floor forward of the steps with sound deadening mat ( including doghouse) then covered that with indoor/outdoor carpet with a rubber backing. Then installed aluminum backed foam insulation UNDER the cabin area. Biggest difference made was the done with the doghouse. I filled in the areas under it that had no foam insulation clear to the edge. Then covered the entire underneath with a second layer.

@timwaddell9450

I am glad you put this up, it seems not much has changed as far as performance goes. We live in the mountains and our 96 adventure seems to be on par with your 7.3 for hill climbing. Overall the only time it is annoying is long hiils or steep hills, other than that they dont feel under powered. We want to tow and your video helped decide i may need to buy a diesel.

@Rock-Bottem1982 Жыл бұрын

Diesal engine coaches, yes do cost more, but they retain their value much better over gas coaches. Plus, the smallest diesel engines have at least 2x the torque over the biggest gas engine, and the biggest diesal engines have 2,000+ lbs ft. torque. They can haul more, and have higher quality interiors amongst many other things

@johnstangel8918 Жыл бұрын

Good morning guys I have a 2012 Georgetown 360 with a V10 and I have to say it is one of the quietest motorhomes I've heard. I wonder if the V8 is as quiet as mine. I know the carpet on the hump makes a difference. Enjoy your vacation in Cali. Be safe.

@Travel8477 Жыл бұрын

I’m not a diesel fan myself. I have the E450 6.8 v10 I do not like to have to deal with the DEF on diesel engines the cost of diesel. So I think you made the right choice. I never thought about using the tow haul button before I will have to try that. On steep winding hills when I am going down I use Lower gears instead of the brakes but that’s only when I’m going slow.

@dogzillamonster Жыл бұрын

Am living these trips vicariously through your videos, really fun.

@dennisgardiner43

Our vintage 1996 Fleetwood (454 Chevy engine) wasn't very quiet originally. Probably not as loud as yours, but we our engine maximum torque is 2400-2800 rpm. With the operating rpm lower, that makes it quieter.

@NoWay-xu1ie

Ive had a Fumoto drain valve on my 7.3 diesel truck for 10 years.

@TJ-hd5ym

Doing great, keep chugging along .

@joemiles6917 Жыл бұрын

We came up over that pass going north in a snow storm. Fed ex messed everyone up because they were spinning out. We had to stop and chain up because of that.

@mikemurphy7711

Wish you would have said how many percent your uphill climb was! Your rig is nice, I have the V10 version although your V8 does pretty good!

@coolleo149

I’ve seen my UT Health East Texas ambulance and it was an E-450. While it was passing by the train crossing, I did heard the V8 itself accelerating a lot, so I’m guessing that it wasn’t straight piped because if the ambulance was straight piped, it would disrupt the driver of the EMS, the paramedics and the patient itself if it was that loud.

@Plekteret04

I thought the 7,3 Godzila was more quiet than the V10 6,8 on the open road. But the V10 has more noice downhill and uphill at towing mode.

@automech01

Them rods are screaming 😂

@rwzhao

It is loud!

@bradbeck77 Жыл бұрын

When you were sharing the video of your gauges while driving I was fixated on the 7.3mpg average. I appreciate the lower upfront cost of a gas versus diesel powered RV, but wondered if your needs are such that you don’t drive the RV much compared to those driving across country. I wonder what the cost-benefit analysis would be between the gas versus diesel when considering how one plans to use the RV, fuel cost and maintenance of the engine. You use it more as a home compared to those driving across country.