Meet the mechanical equivalent of a strong, silent buffet table on wheels: a 2010 Ford Motorhome Chassis powered by the legendary Triton 6.8L V10 (305 hp / 420 lb-ft). Translation: this thing has more torque than your cousin’s elaborate excuses for being late, and enough grunt to haul your home, your passions, and whatever that hobby you swore you’d take up one day.
What the factory built in (aka the stuff that makes coachbuilders smile and campers sleep well)
- Purpose-built motorhome chassis: heavy-duty frame rails with coach-mounting provisions and pre-drilled attachment points. This is not a pickup with delusions of grandeur — it’s a foundation engineered to carry a home.
- Triton 6.8L V10 gasoline engine: the factory powerplant for those who want a reliable, torquey V10 that loves towing and sustained highway speeds. Smooth power delivery and strong midrange torque for climb, cruise, and the occasional “I’ll just pass that hill” moment.
- Heavy-duty automatic transmission: calibrated to work with the V10 and the chassis’ load-carrying mission so shifts are intentional and built for mass transit — nothing twitchy, just confidence.
- Upgraded cooling and charging systems: factory-sized radiator, cooling package and high-output alternator intended to keep everything from the engine to the coach batteries happy even on hot days or long, loaded hauls.
- Suspension tailored for coaches: front and rear heavy-duty springs and components to handle substantial payloads without feeling like you’re driving a hammock. Designed for stability, predictable handling and a relatively civilized ride for a rolling home.
- Brakes and safety basics: power assisted braking with factory anti-lock system, front disc brakes and stout rear drums sized for heavy loads — built to stop a lot of house in a hurry when needed. Driver and passenger airbags for front-end safety.
- Steering and driver comforts: power steering, tilt wheel, cruise control and a clear, straightforward instrument cluster (tachometer, coolant temp, oil pressure, voltmeter, fuel gauge) — the cabin is set up for long miles without mystery.
- Electrical and RV prep features: factory provisions and wiring for coach systems — battery mounting locations and service points, chassis battery setup and alternator capacity to support coach house systems, pre-wiring for generator/shore power and trailer wiring harnesses. Helpful for the folks who install the living area stuff later.
- Heavy-duty wheels and tires: steel wheels with load-rated tires and often a full-size spare mounting system — because engines get the attention, but tires do the hard work.
- Exterior practicalities: generous mirrors (heated/power on many factory setups), durable bumpers and body-side treatments that withstand the rigors of road life and fuel stops that never quite go as planned.
- Convenience kit: factory HVAC for the cab, AM/FM stereo and speaker setup, power windows/locks and basic driver-side amenities to keep the captain comfortable while the coach keeps house.
Condition note (the important, non-boring part): This chassis is in excellent overall condition — the kind of well-cared-for you pride-wash your street shoes for. Mechanically sound, clean undercarriage, fluids behaving like responsible adults, and a drivetrain that still wants to impress. In plain terms: it’s ready to be the backbone of your next motorhome project or to be fitted by your favorite coachbuilder without drama.
If you’re looking for a stout, factory-prepared motorhome foundation with a V10 that hums like a small jet and the bones to handle a home on the road, this chassis is calling your name — and it uses no GPS, only purpose.
Jax Auto Wholesale LLC
10174 Highway 41 Ste 105
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 905-2121