Handling
Standard
- Wheelbase - 158"
- Axle - Front, I-beam
Optional
- Wheelbase - 178"
- Wheelbase - 190"
- Wheelbase - 208"
- Wheelbase - 228"
- Wheelbase - 242"
- Wheelbase - 252"
F-53 CLASS A MOTORHOME
Key features
Battery — Heavy-Duty, 78-Amp
A 78-amp-hr heavy-duty battery is standard on the F-53 Commercial and F-59 Class A Motorhome Stripped Chassis models and optional on the E-Series models.
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CNG/Propane Gaseous Engine Prep Package
The CNG/Propane Gaseous Engine Prep Package for power conversion to compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane autogas is available with all engines at time of order. Included are hardened engine intake valves, exhaust valves and valve seats.*
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*Vehicle will be equipped with the standard factory gasoline fuel system. This package does not include compressed natural gas/propane fuel tanks, lines, etc. See your Commercial Vehicle centre dealer for details.
Fuel Tank - 80 gallons aft-axle (302.8 litres)
An 80-gal. (302.8 litres) aft-of-axle fuel tank is standard on the F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis.
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Power and Handling
Power
Standard
- 6.8L 3-Valve V10 with TorqShift® 6-Speed Automatic
- Trailer wiring - 7 wire harness with relays, blunt cut and labeled
- Fuel Tank - 80 gallons aft-axle (302.8 litres)
- TorqShift® 6-speed automatic overdrive with tow/haul mode
- Battery — Heavy-Duty, 78-Amp
- Alternator – 175-Amp
- Park Brake - wheel-end mounted (for 16,000 & 18,000 GVWR)
- Park Brake - differential mounted (20,500 GVWR and up)
Optional
- Daytime running lights
- Engine Block Heater
Wheels & Tires
Standard
- Tires - (6) 245/70Rx19.5G BSW Highway
Optional
- Tires - Spare tire and wheel (with restrictions)
- Wheels - (4) 22.5” x 7” Aluminum Outer, with (2) Steel Inner
Exterior Features
Appearance
Standard
- Fender Badge-V10
- Frame – Ladder-Type, Single-Channel, 36,000-psi Steel
Interior Features
Comfort and Convenience
Standard
- Headlight Assembly and Switch
- Steering Column - with Tilt Wheel (black vinyl)
- Instrumentation - speedometre, tachometre, trip odometre, oil pressure, coolant temperature, fuel gauge, transmission temperature gauge and indicator lights
- Message centre w/ engine hour metre, outside air temperature and distance to empty
- Steering - Power (includes cooler)
Safety
Safety
Standard
- Brakes - 4-wheel disc anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Packages
Packages
Standard
- Dunnage Package (F-53/F-59)
- Air Conditioning - Prep Package
Optional
- CNG/Propane Gaseous Engine Prep Package
Specifications
| E-Series | F-53 | F-59 | |
| Alternator | 155-Amps (6.8L), 150-Amps (6.2L) 240-Amp (opt. 6.2L), 225-Amp (opt. 6.8L) | 175-Amps |
175-Amps |
| Axle (front) | Twin I-Beam | I-Beam |
I-Beam |
| Axle (rear) | 3,855 - 4,354 kg | 4,990 - 7,938 kg |
4,990 - 6,803 kg |
| Battery |
72-Amps-hr, 650 CCA (std) 78 Amp-hr, 750 CCA (opt) | 78-Amps-hr, 750 CCA, 12Volt Maintenance free |
78-Amps-hr, 750 CCA, 12Volt Maintenance free |
| Brakes |
Power 4-wheel disc anti-lock |
Power 4-wheel disc anti-lock |
Power 4-wheel disc anti-lock |
| Engine |
6.8L 2-Valve SOHC Triton V11 |
6.8L 3-Valve SOHC Triton V11 |
6.8L 3-Valve SOHC Triton V11 |
| Frame |
ladder-type, single channel, 36,000 psi steel |
ladder-type, single channel, 36,000 psi - 50,000 psi steel |
ladder-type, single channel, 36,000 psi steel |
| Fuel Tank |
151-Litres / 208-Litres |
284-Litre |
151-Litre |
| GVWR |
5216 - 6577 kg |
7257 - 11783 kg |
7257 - 9979 kg |
| Spring (front) |
Twin I-beam IFS with computer-selected coil springs |
tapered multi-leaf, 3,175 - 4,082 kg |
tapered multi-leaf, 2,948 - 3,629 kg |
| Spring (rear) |
Multileaf 2-stage leaf springs |
tapered multi-leaf, 4,990 - 7,938 kg |
tapered multi-leaf, 4,990 - 6,803 kg |
| Stabilizer Bars |
Front (Optional) | front & rear |
front & rear |
| Steering |
Power |
Power |
Power |
| Transmission |
TorqShift® 6-speed automatic w/overdrive and tow/haul mode | 6-speed automatic with overdrive and tow/haul mode |
6-speed automatic with overdrive and tow/haul mode |
| Wheelbases |
3505 mm, 4013 mm, 4470 mm |
4013 mm, 4521 mm, 4826 mm, 5283 mm, 5791 mm, 6147 mm, |
4013 mm, 4267 mm, 4521 mm, 4826 mm, 5283 mm |
| Over-all Lengths |
5911 / 6419 / 6419 | 7623 / 8131 / 8435 / 8893 / 9147 / 9502 / 9756 |
7623 / 7877 / 8131 / 8435 / 8893 |
| Payloads |
3,116 - 4,391 kg | 4,375 - 8,482 kg |
4,558 - 7,076 kg |
| GCWR |
5,896 - 9,979 kg |
10,433 - 13,608 kg |
10,433 -11,793 kg |
| E-Series | F-53 | F-59 | |
| Alternator |
155-Amps (6.8L), 150-Amps (6.2L) 240-Amp (opt. 6.2L), 225-Amp (opt. 6.8L) | 175-Amps |
175-Amps |
| Axle (front) |
Twin I-Beam |
I-Beam |
I-Beam |
| Axle (rear) | 8,500 - 9,600 lbs |
11,000 - 17,500 lbs |
11,000 - 15,000 lbs |
| Battery | 72-Amps-hr, 650 CCA (std) 78 Amp-hr, 750 CCA (opt) | 78-Amps-hr, 750 CCA, 12Volt Maintenance free | 78-Amps-hr, 750 CCA, 12Volt Maintenance free |
| Brakes |
Power 4-wheel disc anti-lock |
Power 4-wheel disc anti-lock |
Power 4-wheel disc anti-lock |
| Engine |
6.8L 2-Valve SOHC Triton V10 |
6.8L 3-Valve SOHC Triton V10 | 6.8L 3-Valve SOHC Triton V10 |
| Frame | ladder-type, single channel, 36,000 psi steel | ladder-type, single channel, 36,000 psi - 50,000 psi steel | ladder-type, single channel, 36,000 psi steel |
| Fuel Tank |
40 / 55 gallon |
80 gallon |
40 gallon |
| GVWR |
11,500 - 14,500 lbs. |
16,000 - 26,000 lbs |
16,000 - 22,000 lbs |
| Spring (front) |
Twin I-beam IFS with computer-selected coil springs |
tapered multi-leaf, 7,000 - 9,000 lbs |
tapered multi-leaf, 6,500 - 8,000 lbs |
| Spring (rear) | Multileaf 2-stage leaf springs |
tapered multi-leaf, 11,000 - 17,500 lbs |
tapered multi-leaf, 11,000 - 15,000 lbs |
| Stabilizer Bars |
Front (Optional) |
front & rear |
front & rear |
| Steering |
Power |
Power |
Power |
Transmission |
TorqShift®
6-speed automatic w/overdrive and tow/haul mode |
6-speed automatic with overdrive and tow/haul mode |
6-speed automatic with overdrive and tow/haul mode |
| Wheelbases |
138" / 158" / 176" |
158" / 178" / 190" / 208" / 228" / 242" / 252" |
158" / 168" / 178" / 190" / 208" |
| Over-all Lengths | 232.7" / 252.7" / 252.7" | 300.1" / 320.1" / 332.1" / 350.1" / 360.1" / 374.1" / 384.1" | 300.1" / 310.1" / 320.1" / 332.1" / 350.1" |
| Payloads |
6,870 - 9,690 lbs |
9,650 - 18,720 lbs |
10,050 - 15,610 lbs |
| GCWR |
13,000 to 22,000 lbs. |
23,000 to 30,000 lbs |
23,000 - 26,000 lbs |
| E-Series | E-Series | F-53 / F-59 |
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| Engine Type | 6.8L Triton® 2V V10 | 6.2L Premium V8 | 6.8L Triton® 3 Valve V10 |
| Engine Electronics | EEC-V computer | EEC-V computer | EEC-V computer |
| Displacement |
415 CID | 379 CID | 415 CID |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ RPM) |
305 @ 4250 | 331 @ 5500 | 320 @ 3900 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ RPM) | 420 @ 3250 | 356 @ 4000 |
460 @ 3000 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.06:1 | 9.8:1 |
9.2:1 |
| Bore x Stroke (in.) |
3.55 x 4.16 |
4.02x3.74 |
3.55 x 4.16 |
| Main Bearings |
6-bearing | 5-bearing |
6-bearing |
| Valvetrain |
SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Valve Lifters |
Hydraulic roller finger | Roller-rocker shafts |
Hydraulic roller finger |
| Fuel Delivery |
Sequential multiport electronic fuel injection (SEFI) | Sequential multiport electronic fuel injection (SEFI) |
Sequential multiport electronic fuel injection (SEFI) |
| Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) |
Std |
Std |
Std |
| Engine Oil Cooler |
Std |
Std |
Std |
| Exhaust |
LH-Cast Iron, RH-Stainless steel |
LH-Cast Iron, RH-Stainless steel |
Stainless steel |
Transmission Type |
TorqShift® 6-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul Mode |
TorqShift® 6-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul Mode |
TorqShift® 6-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul Mode |
| Engine Block Material |
Cast iron | Cast iron |
Cast iron |
| Cylinder Head Material |
Aluminum | 8 Aluminum heads |
Aluminum |
E-Series |
E-Series | F-53 / F-59 | |
| Engine Type | 6.8L Triton® 2V V10 | 6.2L Premium V8 |
6.8L Triton® 3 Valve V10 |
| Engine Electronics | EEC-V computer | EEC-V computer | EEC-V computer |
| Displacement | 415 CID |
379 CID | 415 CID |
Horsepower (SAE net @ RPM) |
305 @ 4250 |
331 @ 5500 |
320 @ 3900 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ RPM) |
420 @ 3250 |
356 @ 4000 |
460 @ 3000 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.06:1 |
9.8:1 |
9.2:1 |
| Bore x Stroke (in.) | 3.55 x 4.16 | 4.02x3.74 | 3.55 x 4.16 |
| Main Bearings | 6-bearing | 5-bearing | 6-bearing |
| Valvetrain |
SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic roller finger | Roller-rocker shafts | Hydraulic roller finger |
| Fuel Delivery |
Sequential multiport electronic fuel injection (SEFI) |
Sequential multiport electronic fuel injection (SEFI) |
Sequential multiport electronic fuel injection (SEFI) |
| Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) |
Std |
Std |
Std |
| Engine Oil Cooler |
Std |
Std |
Std |
| Exhaust |
LH-Cast Iron, RH-Stainless steel |
LH-Cast Iron, RH-Stainless steel |
Stainless steel |
| Transmission Type |
TorqShift® 6-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul Mode |
TorqShift® 6-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul Mode |
TorqShift® 6-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul Mode |
| Engine Block Material | Cast iron | Cast iron | Cast iron |
| Cylinder Head Material |
Aluminum |
8 Aluminum heads |
Aluminum |
Highlights |
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Fuel Capacity |
151 Litres, 208 Litres, 284 Litres |
Drive Type |
4x2 |
| Available Engines |
6.8L 2V V10, 6.2L V8, 6.8L 3V V10 |
| Horsepower |
305 @ 4250 RPM, 331 @ 5500 RPM, 320 @ 3900 RPM |
Torque |
420 @ 3250 RPM, 356 @ 4000 RPM, 460 @ 3000 RPM |
| Transmission |
TorqShift®
6-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul Mode |
| Wheelbase |
3505 mm, 4013 mm, 4267 mm, 4470 mm, 4521 mm, 4826 mm, 5283 mm, 5791 mm, 6147 mm, 6401 mm |
| Maximum Payload |
8,491 kg (F-53) |
| Wheels Available |
16" Painted White Steel, 19.5" Steel, 19.5" White Steel Wheel, 22.5" Aluminum |
| Warranty |
Basic: 3 years/60,000 km Corrosion: 5 years/unlimited distance Powertrain: 5 years/100,000 km / Safety Restraint: 5 years/100,000 km Emissions: Defect/performance: 36 months/60,000 km – for vehicles under 8500 GVW Defect Performance: 5 years/80,000 km – for vehicles over 8500 GVW Certain Emission Parts: 8 years/130,000 km – for vehicles under 8500 GVW Hybrid Unique Components: 8 years/160,000 km Roadside Assistance: 5 years/100,000 km Diesel Engine Warranty 5 years/160,000 km + Unique Powertrain Warranty 5 year/160,000 km |
Highlights |
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Fuel Capacity |
40 Gallons, 55 Gallons, 80 Gallons |
| Drive Type |
4x2 |
| Available Engines |
6.8L 2V V10, 6.2L V8, 6.8L 3V V10 |
| Horsepower | 305 @ 4250 RPM, 331 @ 5500 RPM, 320 @ 3900 RPM |
| Torque |
420 @ 3250 RPM, 356 @ 4000 RPM, 460 @ 3000 RPM |
| Transmission |
TorqShift® 6-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul Mode |
| Wheelbase |
138", 158", 168", 176", 178", 190", 208", 228", 242", 252" |
| Maximum Payload |
18,720 lbs. (F-53) |
| Wheels Available |
16" Painted White Steel, 19.5" Steel, 19.5" White Steel Wheel, 22.5" Aluminum |
| Warranty |
Basic: 3 years/36,000 miles Corrosion: 5 years/unlimited distance Powertrain: 5 years/60,000 miles / Safety Restraint: 5 years/60,000 miles Emissions: Defect/performance: 36 months/36,000 miles – for vehicles under 8500 GVW Defect Performance: 5 years/50,000 miles– for vehicles over 8500 GVW Certain Emission Parts: 8 years/ 80,000 miles – for vehicles under 8500 GVW Hybrid Unique Components: 8 years/80,000 miles Roadside Assistance: 5 years/60,000 miles Diesel Engine Warranty 5 years/100,000 miles + Unique Powertrain Warranty 5 year/100,000 miles |