Are my expectations too high?
Strongly thinking of get rid of my 2015 GMC 3500 dually with a Montana fifth wheel for a class A diesel pusher. For the main reason of driving comfort. I am under the impression that the class As...
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We came from a 2014 F350 dually and a Redwood - two Montanas before that. I had a triglide pin box and airlift on the truck.
The ride in our 43' Class A with tag axle is drastically different. I no longer brace myself for a dip in the road or a bridge. It also is much easier to maneuver than our 5er. I won't even talk about how much better I like driving the Wrangler we tow than that dually when not RVing. I literally HATED the ride of that dually when not towing. We would joke about the touch screen because on concrete highways we could never steady our hands enough to hit a button. My wife just quit riding in it unless she had to. :)
I'm fairly new to the Class A, but over 20 years in 5ers. Things I noticed going from a 5er to a pusher - good and bad:
As stated above, test drive anything you can. Understand they are empty so they typically ride better when loaded, and sometimes even quieter. Have fun shopping!!
The ride in our 43' Class A with tag axle is drastically different. I no longer brace myself for a dip in the road or a bridge. It also is much easier to maneuver than our 5er. I won't even talk about how much better I like driving the Wrangler we tow than that dually when not RVing. I literally HATED the ride of that dually when not towing. We would joke about the touch screen because on concrete highways we could never steady our hands enough to hit a button. My wife just quit riding in it unless she had to. :)
I'm fairly new to the Class A, but over 20 years in 5ers. Things I noticed going from a 5er to a pusher - good and bad:
- Engine noise behind you is super quiet, almost non-existant
- I miss the acceleration of the F350 towing
- As stated, the 5er is not pushing me around anymore
- Rattles - we now ride with the dishes :)
- Stunning views out that front window
- Get free glass! The windshield can be a rock magnet - we've repaired chips twice in 3 months
- All systems are automatic - large inverters, generators, automatic changeovers
- Expensive to fix - coach batteries were $1475
- Huge basement storage and slide trays
- On ours, all access to storage is under a slideout so not as accessible as 5er basement
- Driving comfort much higher - nice seats, large mirrors, multiple cameras
- No center seat for sweety to snuggle up
- Fuel mileage for us (ISL Cummins) is 7.5 towing a Wrangler, not much different than the F350!
- Suspension tires and frame is so much more stout! Even the entry door closes like a vault
- Easier to clean (limited carpet - mostly tile)
- It will cost more overall
As stated above, test drive anything you can. Understand they are empty so they typically ride better when loaded, and sometimes even quieter. Have fun shopping!!
