460 or V10
So hubby and I are looking at some older class C's since that's what we can afford right now. 96 - 01 years We would like to tow our 01 grand cherokee behind whatever we get. So do we need shorter ...
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applik wrote:
I think a Chevy C is looking better all the time even if it is less hp. Any major issues with them too? Not A's just class C's. I had a 99 suburban with a 454 in it and it pulled our heavy quads all over 3 states with no issues. But I know an RV is heavier.
Frankly, there aren't generally any systematic issues with either the Ford or the Chevy chassis, especially in relatively recent years (i.e. less than maybe 10 years old). Either one is far less likely to give trouble with reasonable maintenance than most of the other systems and appliances in an RV. Both Ford and Chevrolet sell hundreds of thousands of vans, and tradesmen would stop buying them and get a different brand pretty quickly if they were not reliable.
The Ford chassis (at least the E450) offers higher weight and tow ratings than the Chevy one. The Chevy has more foot room in the cab area and apparently rides a little more nicely. The Ford V10 does offer somewhat more power, though perhaps at the expense of fuel economy. I think those are the biggest differences.
There are far more Ford based class C motorhomes made than Chevy based ones. For that reason alone you'll probably hear about more breakdowns and troubles with the Fords, but don't be misled into thinking they are less reliable by that.
